Public health symposium seeks ‘Harare Declaration’ as aid cuts bite

HARARE, Oct. 24 (NewsDay Live) — Zimbabwe is pushing for greater domestic health financing and more resilient public health systems as cuts in external development assistance threaten to deepen pressure on the health sector, with a proposed “Harare Declaration” set to outline policy priorities in December.

The declaration is expected to outline strategic priorities and policy recommendations at the 3rd Zimbabwe Public Health Symposium, scheduled for December 8 and 9 in Harare.

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