Monday
May 12
2025

Analysis: We Must Invest in Locally-owned Health Data Systems

Over the past two months, major funding cuts have created profound disruptions across global health programs, putting local and global health at risk.

According to Dr. John Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, countries depend on international aid for up to 80% of the costs of critical health programs like those for malaria and HIV. Africa CDC estimates that these cuts will result in 4 million extra deaths in Africa per year and increase the risk of future pandemics.

Source: ICT Works (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care
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healthcare technology, infectious diseases, public health