Invest in health systems, Rwanda's Paul Kagame tells African leaders

Paul Kagame

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame. PHOTO | AFP

Building a new efficient and strong public health order, was the key message at the inaugural International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2021).

Speaking during the opening of the virtual event, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said the uncertainty around the Omicron variant proved the pandemic was far from over, and there was need to continue establishing the capabilities and strength of continental health agencies.