Nairobi, April 29, 2025 (AFP) - Abu Dhabi launches $500mn maternal health fund for Africa

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2025-04-29

A $500-million fund aimed at improving maternal and neonatal health in sub-Saharan Africa was launched Tuesday in Abu Dhabi at a time when Western countries are sharply cutting aid to Africa. The Beginnings Fund brings together philanthropists including the Gates Foundation and the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, run by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) president. It set a deadline of 2030 to reach the $500-million target and has already......

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