African health leaders are calling for greater investment, regional cooperation and self-reliance to improve health security on the continent as external funding declines. 

This was highlighted at the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting in Windhoek. 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has made strides towards developing sustainable self-reliance in the production of medicines on the African continent.

Dr. Esperance Luvindao, the Health and Social Services Minister, has announced that the ministry is updating its laboratory policy to guide the future development of laboratory services and promote technological advancement.