2050 Sub-Saharan African health sector spending predicted to grow slowly due to government spending prioritization and reduced development assistance.

A study in PLOS Global Public Health predicts slow growth in health sector spending in Sub-Saharan Africa until 2050. The research, led by Angela E Apeagyei, suggests this decline is due to insufficient prioritization in government spending and reductions in development assistance for health. The authors warn that this trend challenges health-related Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2063, and emphasize the need for innovative financing strategies to strengthen health systems in line with the region's economic growth and broader health needs.

August 28, 2024
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