African countries are making progress in eliminating preventable and neglected diseases, despite pressure on health financing.

African health leaders are calling for greater investment, regional cooperation and self-reliance to improve health security on the continent as external funding declines. 

This was highlighted at the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting in Windhoek. 

Namibians could soon see changes in how public healthcare is funded once the Universal Health Coverage Bill is enacted.

The landmark bill, amongst others, seeks to establish a robust legal and institutional framework to ensure that all Namibians access essential health services.