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Regional Cooperation Towards a Healthier Future: The Role of Health Diplomacy

Ebunoluwa Ayinmode is joined by Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe to unpack how regional cooperation is strengthening health systems and driving more equitable health outcomes across Africa.

Ebunoluwa Ayinmode host

Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe guest

Podcast · Health Diplomacy Youth Speaks Dispatch · 1 February 2026

 

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How can regional cooperation strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes?

In this episode of Health Diplomacy Youth Speaks, HDYN Rapporteur Ebunoluwa Ayinmode speaks with Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe, Director General of the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), about the power of regional health diplomacy.

Their conversation explores cross border collaboration, health workforce development, resilient health systems, and coordinated responses to shared challenges. Drawing on ECSA-HC’s experience, this episode offers valuable insights into how partnerships and sustained dialogue can advance a healthier and more equitable future.

This episode was recorded on 1st February 2026.

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