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Information about the meeting of the African Health Ministers held in Luanda, Angola is presented. Topics include the challenges faced by the public health service, the need to involve every sector to prevent risks associated with non-communicable diseases (NGOs) and the universal health coverage to make sure the access of quality health care to everyone. The meeting featured Dr. Luis Sambo of World Health Organization (WHO) and African Union Commissioner for Social Affairs Dr. Mustapha Kalolo.

The author reflects on workforce health coverage. The author mentions about the third global forum on human resources for health (HRH) which is taking place in Recife, Brazil. The author mentions that the conference, which is organized by the World Health Organization and the Global Health Workforce Alliance (GHWA), aims to develop a health environment for employees in Africa. The author also mentions that the non-communicable diseases epidemic has again been initiated.