The World Health Organisation has urged African countries to increase investment in primary healthcare so people receive the right services, at the right place and at the right time, before illnesses become life-threatening. According to Daily News, WHO Regional Director for Africa Prof Mohamed Yakub Janabi made the call on September 9, 2026, in Dar es Salaam. The appeal emphasises strengthening frontline health services across the continent to improve early treatment and outcomes.

The 6th Africa Digital Health Summit has brought together leaders, innovators, policymakers, and development partners to discuss the importance of digital transformation in health systems. According to the summit, the focus is on creating resilient and equitable health systems rather than just on technology itself, which is seen as an enabler. There is a global trend of increasing investments in digital health.

Tanzanian Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has called on Africa to build its own capacity to finance, manage and produce essential health services rather than relying long-term on foreign aid and external systems. Speaking on September 9, 2026, on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, he opened the Second International Primary Healthcare Conference in Arusha, which brought together more than 2,700 participants from 27 countries.

Allergy and immunology specialists in Africa are urging that allergic diseases be recognized as a public health priority, highlighting that millions suffer from underdiagnosed and poorly managed conditions. This call to action coincides with World Allergy Week 2026, as the African Alliance for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (AFRICALLI) emphasizes the need for improved care and recognition of these health issues across the continent.

Médecins Sans Frontières has warned that Sudan's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse following funding cuts, according to the BBC. The medical charity is urging world leaders to increase financial support to help the millions of people in the country who need humanitarian aid. The warning highlights the deepening crisis facing Sudan's health services amid ongoing hardship.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the necessity for immediate investments in health, education, and skills development in northern Nigeria. He made this call during a recent statement, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in these sectors to benefit local communities.