By Dr Pascal Birindabagabo
Panelists Amy Mbacke of Senegal and Magnifique Béatrice of Rwanda on Community Health
Community health financing is a crucial component of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Africa. However, over 90% of African countries remain off track in meeting health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
With only 48% of the population in Africa having access to essential health services, community health systems play a key role in delivering primary healthcare. Despite their importance, these systems face a significant financing gap, estimated at $4.4 billion annually.
Addressing these financial challenges is critical to ensuring equitable and sustainable healthcare solutions.
The Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) is an African-based organization that collaborates with governments to strengthen community health financing. As community health programs remain underfunded and poorly integrated into national health systems, FAH advocates for innovative and sustainable financing models.
Participants to the session
This side event at the African Health Economics and Policies Association Conference will explore strategic approaches to funding community health initiatives.
Discussions will focus on domestic resource mobilization, donor transition challenges, and multi-sectoral financing solutions. The event aims to provide actionable insights to strengthen community health programs across Africa.
The target audience includes key stakeholders invested in community health system development Government policymakers, donors, and multilateral organizations will discuss strategies for funding and scaling up community health initiatives.
Civil society and community health implementers will share on-the-ground experiences and best practices in sustainable financing. Researchers and academics will contribute insights into financing trends and policy innovations. Private sector actors will explore opportunities for investment and partnerships in community health financing.
The agenda for this side event includes expert presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Key topics will cover financing mechanisms in Sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya’s community health financing landscape, and experiences from Senegal.
The panel discussion will feature representatives from Ministries of Health, FAH, funding agencies, and community health workers. Breakout sessions will dive into domestic resource mobilization strategies and the evolving donor landscape.
These discussions will provide practical solutions for strengthening community health financing across the continent.
By bringing together diverse stakeholders, this event aims to drive action towards innovative financing models for community health programs. Participants will engage in knowledge-sharing to address financial gaps and improve access to primary healthcare services.
Strengthening community health systems is essential for achieving sustainable health outcomes and advancing UHC in Africa. The Financing Alliance for Health remains committed to supporting African-led solutions that Classified as General prioritize community health investments.
Through collaborative efforts, this event will contribute to shaping effective and sustainable health financing strategies for the future.
Dr Pascal Birindabagabo