Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades

Summary: Africa is facing new outbreaks of deadly diseases like Ebola and hantavirus. At the same time, money from global donors like the U.S. has been cut in half. Because of this, African leaders are pushing for "health sovereignty"—the ability to pay for and manage their own health care without relying on outside help. While Africa is rich in natural resources, much of its money is lost to debt and unfair deals. Now, leaders are looking at new taxes and local vaccine production to fund their own health systems and break free from foreign dependency.

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