EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 31 MIN
Decolonizing Health Systems ‘Starts With Undoing the Damage to Our Minds’, Health Strategist Warns
from Global South Pole
Africa’s struggle for health sovereignty is as much about survival as it is about dignity. With a history of exclusion and imposed dependency, the continent is pushing back — demanding not just inclusion in global health systems but power to lead, decide, and shape its own health future.The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep fractures in global health governance, where African nations were often sidelined despite demonstrating scientific capacity and leadership. This exclusion, critics argue, is a reflection of colonial legacies and power imbalances, and African health activists are now calling for a radical restructuring of how decisions are made.
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Africa’s struggle for health sovereignty is as much about survival as it is about dignity. With a history of exclusion and imposed dependency, the continent is pushing back — demanding not just inclusion in global health systems but power to lead, decide, and shape its own health future. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep fractures in global health governance, where African nations were often sidelined despite demonstrating scientific capacity and leadership. This exclusion, critics argue, is a reflection of colonial legacies and power imbalances, and African health activists are now calling for a radical restructuring of how decisions are made.
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