Dr. Jean Kaseya Pressures African Leaders to Take Ownership of Ebola Response

International agencies and foreign donors have historically driven major campaigns to defeat deadly diseases like Ebola across the continent. Dr. Jean Kaseya is now actively working to challenge and change this long-standing dynamic. As the

International agencies and foreign donors have historically driven major campaigns to defeat deadly diseases like Ebola across the continent. Dr. Jean Kaseya is now actively working to challenge and change this long-standing dynamic. As the

head of the Africa C.D.C., he is leading the push for local leadership and accountability. His efforts focus on ensuring that African nations take direct ownership of their health responses. Foreign donors and international organizations

have traditionally held the primary decision-making roles in these crises. Shifting this responsibility is seen as a crucial step for long-term health independence in the region. The initiative highlights a broader desire for

self-reliance in managing public health emergencies. Observers are watching how regional leaders respond to this call for increased local control.