African Renaissance July-August 2006

The contributors address various aspects of the challenges and opportunities of healthcare delivery in Africa. Chinua Akukwe, in an overview article, articulates reasons for a renewed focus on Africa's healthcare delivery systems. Bience Gawanas, Commissioner of Social Affairs at the Africa Union Commission whose portfolio includes health, discusses African Union's responses to the health challenges in the continent and argues that the "Africa Union is committed to quality healthcare delivery strategies for the continent that promotes universal access to every African no matter the geographical location and station in life." Former Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Maryam Babangida, focuses on the experiences of the Better Life Program for the African Rural Woman (BLPARW) which she founded and chair noting that.. ____________ For subscription inquiries, please email editor @adonis-abbey.com or call +44 (0)2077938893. For past editions of the journal, please visit:http://adonisandabbey.com.(Click journals, select African Renaissance).