DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti — Djibouti is strengthening its healthcare strategy after presenting the outcomes of the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit to the Council of Ministers.

Health Minister Mouna Osman Aden reported on Djibouti’s participation in the summit held in Accra on July 21–22, where African leaders discussed sustainable healthcare financing, universal health coverage and stronger national health systems.

Djibouti’s position focused on health sovereignty, sustainable financing and equitable access to healthcare. The resulting Accra Declaration also calls for reducing dependence on external assistance and increasing African production of essential health products.

For Djibouti, the recommendations could be incorporated into its next National Health Development Plan. Authorities also want to make greater use of the country's strategic logistics position in African medical-supply networks.

Strengthening domestic and regional access to medicines and health products could help Djibouti improve healthcare resilience while reducing vulnerabilities linked to international supply disruptions.

The government is also expected to continue national discussions on sustainable health financing and improving primary healthcare.