- Africa has many health problems.
- Global support for African health is going down.
- This is a chance for Africa to lead health research.
- Africa spends less than one percent on health globally.
- African countries can create their own medicines and vaccines.
- Local research can improve health for all in Africa.
Difficult words
- health — The state of being free from illness.health problems, health research
- Africa — The continent with many countries.African, African countries
- research — A careful study to find out things.Local research
- support — Help or assistance given to someone.Global support
- medicine — Substances used to treat illness.medicines
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Discussion questions
- Why is it important for Africa to lead health research?
- How can improving health in Africa help the world?
- What are some ways to increase support for African health?
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