Case Study

Infectious diseases, exacerbated by the volatile effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and population displacement, remain a critical challenge to public health across Africa. Traditional surveillance systems are often slow, resource-intensive, and fundamentally reactive. The true promise of a healthier continent lies not in containing the next outbreak, but in preventing it. This is where…

This article is based on the findings of research and studies conducted by the Africa Label Group (ALG) in the Sahel countries over the past five years, complemented by observations from our field teams operating in the region. Despite being plagued by insecurity and terrorism, communities in the Sahel face challenges that are often recurrent and predictable.