Zenith Global Health

t the recently concluded Africa Health Awards and Summit (AHAS) in Praia, Cape Verde in April 2025; it was highlighted how capacity building, benchmarking and strengthening health systems are of importance.

 It was agreed that re-inventing the wheel was unnecessary, while the emphasis was solely on learning from the successes and failures of developed countries with strong health infrastructure while working collaboratively in an innovative way as a Continent.

Still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the current unprecedented decline in funds, focus on population health, health equity and access is of utmost importance.

An integral part of the discussions was Improving medical products and devices, human resources for health (human capital) healthcare financing, focus on climate change and the impact of health technology on addressing inequality and access plus protecting our Continent through collaboration to ensure sustenance.

Going forward, with the focus on harnessing the many parts that will ensure we are adequately prepared to move the Universal Health Coverage and Health for All agenda forward.