'No health sovereignty without people,' activists warns Ruto, Macron ahead of summit
More than 100 civil society organisations from 32 countries have accused African and French leaders of sidelining communities in health policy talks ahead of the 2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi...
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Over 100 civil society organisations from 32 countries have warned African and French leaders that health sovereignty cannot be achieved without community participation, ahead of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.
- The coalition emphasized the need to place equity, domestic investment, and community-led priorities at the center of the Nairobi Declaration.
- They highlighted concerns that a shortfall in the Global Fund's eighth replenishment, securing $12.64 billion against an $18 billion target, along with reduced global aid, threatens progress against diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.
- Activists stressed that health sovereignty requires increased domestic health financing and equitable partnerships, not isolation, with a focus on tangible improvements in healthcare access and outcomes for communities.
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Africa Forward Summit Brings Global Leaders to Nairobi - May 2026
President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron graced the Africa Forward Summit 2026 at the University of Nairobi, marking the first time the summit is held outside France. The summit signals a shift towards inclusive Africa-Europe relationships based on investment and innovation rather than aid-centric models. At the same time, Ruto and Macron met with young innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives at UON, reaffirming their commitment to supporting youth-led initiatives. Over 100 civil society organisations from 32 countries had warned leaders ahead of the summit that health sovereignty cannot be achieved without community participation. President Ruto also announced during the summit that Kenya is now manufacturing mobile phones and computers locally.
