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African leaders call for regional control of health research — Level A1 — Scientists are working in a laboratory with equipment.

African leaders call for regional control of health researchCEFR A1

9 Oct 2025

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Adapted from Unknown author, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Ezebunwo Omachi, Unsplash

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  • Official aid to Africa fell by 70 per cent.
  • Africa carries a quarter of the world’s disease burden.
  • The continent contributes less than one per cent globally.
  • Researchers call for more regional control of health.
  • Senegal and South Africa are scaling up vaccines.
  • Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire support research and startups.
  • Leaders met in Lusaka in August for WHO meeting.
  • Scientists use genomics to find new virus variants.
  • Dakar institute plans a factory for 300 million doses.
  • Researchers want finance, trade and agency reforms now.

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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