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BRIDGING THE HEALTH FINANCING GAP IN AFRICA

We are living in an era of unacceptable juxtapositions. In 2015, a report about the frontiers of longevity postulated that a child born then could live to 142 years. On the other hand, life expectancy in the lowest ranked 10 countries in the world ranges only between 55 and 60 years. Even where life expectancy is getting longer, people aren't necessarily getting healthier, which means facing many years lived in poor health.

Scientific breakthroughs, an important part of closing this gap, are accelerating at an unprecedented rate. However, access remains a challenge to some of the most underserved populations globally. Access is being compounded by several

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