Africa’s ownership of a sustainable health journey towards an Aids-free future

Bibliographic Data

ID21878901
AuthorsMumbi Chola (0000-0002-6488-113X, Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia), Magda Robalo (Bandim Health Project), Katherine Buse (0000-0002-5485-0110, Global Health 50/50), Kent Buse (Global Health 50/50, Cambridge, UK), Pokuaa Oduro-Bonsrah (Bandim Health Project), Jekwu Ozoemene (National Agency for the Control of AIDS), Abdoul Dieng (Institut Universitaire d'Abidjan), Ruth Akulu (THETA Uganda), Bernard Madzima (National Aids Council), Awa Marie Coll-Seck (Galien Forum Africa, Dakar, Senegal), Awa Marie Coll‐Seck (Centre Africain d'Études Supérieures en Gestion), Robb Sheneberger (Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia), Sesupo Makakole Nene (SCMN Global Health Consulting, Pretoria, South Africa), Mark Dybul (0000-0002-3609-4526, Washington Center), Izukanji Sikazwe (0000-0002-3898-2607, Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia), Michel Sidibé (Africa Medicines Agency, Bamako, Mali)
Year2026
Volume11
Issue6
Pagese018198
Publication date2026-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMJ Global Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2059-7908 • E-ISSN: 2059-7908
PublisherBMJ (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1136/bmjgh-2024-018198
PMID42309538
OpenAlexW7165022592
LanguageEN
References cited3

Africa is on the brink of an evolutionary leap, transitioning from dependency on external aid to establishing itself as an autonomous and sustainable hub for innovation. Despite significant progress in the HIV response, 1 over-reliance on imported models of service delivery and limited African investments threatens this journey. A shift towards self-reliance is both needed and feasible, as Africa possesses the minds and resources required.2 In view of urgent and diverse health challenges, Africa must redefine its health and HIV agenda, moving from one-size-fits-all solutions to tailored local strategies rooted in its diverse cultures and intracontinental collaboration. Funding-related barriers must be addressed, and international initiatives should align with Africa’s priorities

Health services · Public health · Service delivery framework · Sustainable development · Global Health and Surgery · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Health Policy