- Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta called on African leaders not to cry out for the removal of health funding by US President Donald Trump
- Uhuru informed them to take such action as an awareness of health and other matters and to avoid the misuse of their resources
- He also pointed out that if a disaster arises, Africans will be the last to be given assistance as developed countries have decided to prioritize their people
Mombasa – Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta He has called on African nations to take responsibility for their health and economic future, emphasizing the need for self -reliance rather than waiting for foreign aid.
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Speaking at the first East African Regional Health Conference (Earghss 2025) held at the Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort Conference Center on Wednesday, January 29, Uhuru emphasized that Africa should redirect its resources to address major health challenges And other important issues.
Independence rebuked those who complained about the US president's move Donald Trump to stop funding, saying that the US government has no responsibility to help Africa.
“I saw some people one day crying that Trump had stopped funding. Why do you complain? That's not your government, not your country. He has no reason to give them anything. He said.
He urged Africans to view this situation as a call for the responsibility of their development rather than relying on financial support from foreign nations.
“No one will continue to hold us by hand and give us help. Whether we like or dislike, funding to deal with health disasters must come from ourselves. Independence insisted.
Liberty wants African leaders to emphasize the health sector
The retired president warned that if there would be health disasters in the future, developed nations would put the well -being of their citizens before thinking about Africa.
He urged African leaders to invest in consistent health systems and vaccines to avoid the dependency of external support.
“As Africans, we should not wait for others to come and save us. noted.
In addition, he criticized governments that put military spending rather than essential services, condemning the brutal attacks and ongoing killings in various areas.
“It is time now that we start using our resources for the right things. Instead, we lose them for useless things. He complained.
He called on African countries to invest in sectors that promote stability and development rather than stimulate internal conflicts.
The health conference, which brought together key stakeholders, provided a platform to discuss health safety challenges in East Africa and to seek sustainable solutions to strengthen the region's health systems.
WHO PROVIDES AFTER AFTER USING
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed its sadness after Trump announced that the United States had withdrawn from the agency.
In a statement, the WHO noted that the United States was one of the founders of the organization and has played a major role in ensuring its growth since 1948.
In addition to helping to save the lives of many people, the WHO praised the United States for its significant contribution to the eradication of smallpox and almost eradicating polio.
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