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WHO Regional Office for Africa Issues Addis Ababa Call to Action

WHY IT MATTERS

The implementation of the Addis Ababa Call to Action has the potential to reduce the burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa, improving public health and quality of life for millions of people.

What happened

The World Health Organization's Regional Office for Africa has released the Addis Ababa Call to Action, a document aimed at protecting and accelerating multi-disease elimination in Africa. The call to action was issued during the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. The document focuses on Neglected Tropical Diseases, which are a significant public health concern in the region. The WHO Regional Office for Africa is working to eliminate these diseases through various initiatives and partnerships. The Addis Ababa Call to Action outlines strategies for protecting and accelerating multi-disease elimination, including strengthening health systems, improving access to healthcare, and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders. The document also emphasizes the need for increased funding and resources to support disease elimination efforts. The WHO Regional Office for Africa will continue to work with member states and partners to implement the strategies outlined in the Addis Ababa Call to Action.

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The Addis Ababa Call to Action: Protecting and Accelerating Multi-Disease Elimination in Africa

WHO Regional Office for Africa · elombatd@who.int · WHO website terms; link and attribution only

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