Africa's COVID-19 Response Must Be Born Out of Its Own Conditions

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Africa's COVID-19 Response Must Be Born Out of Its Own Conditions

[The Point] Another factor is Africa's over-dependence on Foreign Aid. In a continent where more than 28 countries depend on food aid, over 40% live without safe drinking water or access to proper sanitation and nearly 94% of all pharmaceuticals are imported.

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