WHO Regional Boss wants Africa to end dependence on Foreign aid

The Regional Director for World Health Organisation in Africa Dr. Samba Ibrahim has called for an end to foreign aid in African countries. 

Dr. Samba who is in the country to attend the World Food Security Summit says Africa is a very rich continent that shouldn't rely on foreign aid. 

He says Africa should use its natural resources to meet its health needs. 

Speaking at a press conference held at the World Health Organisation offices in Kampala on Wednesday Dr. Samba says if all resources in Africa are properly utilised the continent would rid itself of brain drain problems. 

Speaking at the same press conference the World Health Organisation Country representative to Uganda Dr. Oladapo Walker hailed Uganda for its efforts in the fight against AIDS. 

He revealed that the World Health Organisation and the Ministry of Health are to review the home-based malaria treatment programme following the success of 300,000 US dollar project in 30 districts

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