Public health priorities in Africa

Abstract EN

The triple burden from communicable, non communicable diseases, injury and trauma, including the social impact of these, has adversely affected development in Africa.

Diarrhea, respiratory infections and malaria account for 60% of Africa diseases burden and are aggravated by poor environmental condition, climate change, armed conflicts, extreme poverty and poor health and global aid were the main danger of population in Africa.

Maternal and child health resulting from inequalities within and between countries were account of high burden of diseases in Africa.