Hon. Aden Duale, EGH@HonAdenDuale
Convened by Ghanian President, H.E John Mahama, I graced a high-level side event on the 'Accra Reset' initiative, a timely call for country-led health delivery.
The forum themed, 'The Geneva Clarion Call: Rethinking Power and Financing for Global Health Delivery,' brought together African leaders to push for structural reforms in how global health priorities are set and financed.
In my remarks, I noted that the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep inequities, leaving many countries reliant on systems that were neither fair nor responsive. The lesson is clear: the era of passive recipient states must end.
Kenya's vision rests on three pillars. First, sovereign leadership; countries must define and drive their own health priorities, as reflected in our Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms. Second, financing reform; shifting from fragmented, donor-driven models to flexible, predictable funding that prioritizes primary healthcare and genuine partnership. Third, inclusive governance; ensuring Africa has a stronger voice in global health decision-making.
Africa is ready to lead, as seen in progress in vaccine manufacturing, genomic surveillance and digital health innovation.
I reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to regional cooperation through institutions such as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
I was joined by Medical Services PS Dr. Ouma Oluga, SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi and a host of Ministers including H.E Budi Sadikin (Indonesia), H.E Alexandre Padiha (Brazil), Kwabena Akandoh (Ghana), Dr. Mohammed Janabi Regional Director WHO AFRO Global Fund Executive Director, Peter Sands, Dr. Saniya Nishtar, CEO GAVI the Vaccine Alliance among others.
