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title: "Africa backs WHO, needs help with debt relief, supplies - Ramaphosa"
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# Africa backs WHO, needs help with debt relief, supplies - Ramaphosa

> GENEVA, May 18 (Reuters) - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that Africa affirms its "full support" for the World Health Organization (WHO) which he said had been key in guiding the international response to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Reuters · Published 18 May 2020, 16:09 SAST

## Content

Ramaphosa, speaking to the WHO's annual assembly being held online, said that assistance to Africa needs to include debt relief and help with diagnostics, drugs and medical supplies. (Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; editing by Emma Farge)