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Abstract #32517

The civil society and health in Africa: country perspectives

Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, MD1, Lola Dare, MD1, and A. Edward Elmendorf2. (1) Independent, Washington, DC 20433, , aelmendorf@worldbank.org, (2) 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433

This paper summarizes the country perspective on the role to be played by civil society organizations in the health sector in Africa.

Learning Objectives: 1. What kinds of civil society organizations are concerned with health in Africa 2. What the country perspective is on the role of civil society and health in Africa

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 129th Annual Meeting of APHA