Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged African countries to adopt policies that will ensure the continent achieves financial independence.
Speaking Wednesday at the inaugural East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit (EARGHSS 2025), Uhuru emphasised the need for Africa to reduce its reliance on foreign aid.
He stressed that sustainable development can only be achieved through self-sufficiency.
According to Uhuru, Africa must take charge of her own future rather than wait for rescue from elsewhere.
The three-day meeting is held at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort Convention Centre in Mombasa County.
It was organised by a coalition of leading organizations, including the Ministry of Health, Kenya Vision 2030, Jumuiya Economic Development Secretariat, Global Center for Health Security, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Eastern Africa Regional Coordination Centre (EA-RCC), Africa CDC, and Amref Health Africa.
It brings together a wide range of participants, including policymakers,
health professionals, academics, and leaders from the private sector.
The theme of the meeting is "Securing Health and Security One Community at a Time," the three-day summit brings together leaders, health experts, and policymakers from 14 member states to strengthen regional collaboration on health security, preparedness, and innovation.
