The annual #International #Conference on #publichealth in #Africa #cphia2023 is currently underway! This forum like the previous two, provides an important forum for African leaders and experts to discuss health and scientific advancement challenges and opportunities. This unique African-led platform provides a priceless opportunity to learn about emerging strategies and exemplary models for strengthening resilient health systems across the continent. A primary focal point deserving attention at this conference is the imperative need for decolonization within the domain of public health. This necessitates a thorough examination of past lessons to foster consensus among African leaders on the development of more impartial and comprehensive health systems. Integrating insights not only from internal experiences but also from global movements, particularly examining the Latin American perspective on decolonizing health, would be useful at this point. In essence, this conference represents an ideal opportunity for African leaders to pool their collective expertise, share valuable experiences, and advocate for transformative systemic changes aimed at decolonizing public health across the continent. Regional collaborative effort to address emerging local health system issues have consistently proven its potential to significantly increase influence, paving the way for a more impartial, comprehensive, and equitable health system accessible to all Africans.
