Don't Wait for Another COVID Crisis, Ramaphosa Warns Amid Ebola Spread

South Africa: Investing in African Health Security Vital for Saving Lives and Livelihoods

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call for African health sovereignty, warning that the recent Ebola outbreak is a stark reminder that the continent cannot afford to let down its guard or rely on others to safeguard its people and their livelihoods.

Don't wait for another COVID crisis, Ramaphosa warns amid Ebola spread

African health security is vital in the face of new threats, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African nations to fortify their health systems to better combat future health crises, Cape {town} Etc reports. Marking just over four years since the state of disaster was declared in response to the pandemic, Ramaphosa reflected on how deeply Covid-19 impacted the continent, with over 100,000 South African lives lost and around 2 million jobs erased. ‘As we set about rebuilding our economy and society in the…

Ramaphosa calls for stronger African health security

by AKANI CHAUKE  JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater investment in African health security, warning that the recent Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa serves as a stark reminder that the continent must remain vigilant and better prepared for future health emergencies. In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa said that while the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like a distant memory for many South Africans, t…