- African leaders are meeting in New York.
- They want to change health funding.
- Donor support is important but risky.
- Dependence on donors can cause problems.
- Without funds, health programs face collapse.
- Health must be seen as an investment.
Difficult words
- funding — Money given for a specific purpose.
- support — Help or assistance given to someone.
- programs — Planned activities or projects.
- dependence — When one relies on something else.
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Discussion questions
- Why is health funding important?
- How can dependence on donors be managed?
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