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Published on 19 March 2025 / Public Health

Financing Health in Africa: The Brazzaville Foundation takes part in the African Ambassadors' Conference in Paris

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19 March, Paris - The Paris Conference of African Ambassadors (CAAF17) was held at the Conseil supérieur du notariat, organised by AfricaPresse.Paris. This 17th edition, under the theme of "New challenges in financing Africa", brought together influential figures from the financial, diplomatic and economic sectors. The Brazzaville Foundation, represented by its Chief Executive Mr. Foulo Basse, took an active part in the discussions, highlighting the urgent need to rethink financing models to guarantee equitable access to healthcare in Africa.

Panel of the Conference of African Ambassadors in Paris, © Conseil supérieur du notariat.

Health financing in Africa: a priority under pressure

The Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA) and the Abuja Declaration (2001) set out clear commitments:

- 5% of African countries' GDP should be allocated to healthcare

- 15% of public spending should be devoted to this vital sector.

 

However, funding remains insufficient, and dependence on external aid weakens health systems. The proliferation of falsified medicines, which endangers the lives of millions of people, is a major concern for the Brazzaville Foundation.

The key role of civil society and international partnerships

At a time when certain sources of funding are dwindling, the role of civil society organisations such as the Brazzaville Foundation is becoming essential. By mobilising public and private players, it is working to improve the structuring of funding and effectively combat health threats.

 

In the face of the challenges ahead, the Brazzaville Foundation reaffirms its commitment to working alongside governments, financial institutions and international partners to ensure a safer, healthier future for the people of Africa.