Africa must safeguard health of its youths – WHO

African countries must come together to safeguard the health of their youths, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, said on Tuesday.
Moeti stated this in Kigali, Rwanda, at the first Africa Health Forum organised by WHO and Government of Rwanda.
He urged private sector, African philanthropists and youth groups to tackle these challenges in order to improve the health of African people.
Africa is the only region in the world  with large under 18 population.
People under the age of 18 make up 50 per cent of the population in 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
However, despite the vitality of youths, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has disproportionately affected African children and adolescents.
During the 30 years of the global HIV epidemic, around 17 million children have lost one or both parents due to AIDS and 90% of these children live in sub-Saharan Africa.
In addition, the growth of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Africa has resulted in 27 per cent increase in NCD-related deaths in the last 10 years.
If this growth continues, there will be an obvious knock-on effect on the health of young people in Africa.
A statement issued by an official in WHO media office, Charity Warigon, said partnerships and stronger collaboration are critical for better access to quality and affordable healthcare for everyone in Africa.

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