Despite one of the harshest snowstorms in years, a delegation from the Africa Health Collaborative at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) arrived in Uxbridge, Ontario, to join their counterparts at the University of Toronto (U of T) for a celebration of their ongoing global health partnership.

The event highlighted their shared commitment to strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) in Africa and advancing Universal Health Coverage through collaborative efforts in education, research, and policy development.

Dr. Jennifer Wilson, (Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty Partnership Lead, University of Toronto) emphasized the institutions' common vision for enhancing PHC in Africa.

"We are committed to co-creating a better future for humanity," she said, stressing the importance of collaboration in achieving Universal Health Coverage and meeting health-related Sustainable Development Goals.

The KNUST-U of T partnership focuses on strengthening healthcare systems, training health professionals, empowering communities, and developing policies to create more equitable and sustainable health systems.

Dr. Wilson reaffirmed that health is a fundamental human right, regardless of one’s birthplace, and that access to quality healthcare should not be determined by geographic location.

She also acknowledged the significant challenges in this mission, including political instability, climate change, and economic disparities, but stressed the determination of both institutions to persevere.

"This is our collective resolve. This is global citizenship in action," she said, calling for continued collaboration in the face of these global challenges.