The G20 Health ministers meeting in Polokwane, Limpopo has failed to sign a declaration. This as the United States of America rejected to sign in agreement with the other G20 countries. The second and final day of the G20 health ministers meeting concluded in Polokwane.
Health and Finance ministers discussed issues around universal health coverage. Some of the key discussions focused on ensuring meaningful progress towards ending AIDS in 2030 and to fight malaria and tuberculosis TB. They also discussed the impact of climate change and ways to mitigate it.
South Africas Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says no declaration was signed as America rejected almost all the key issues, except for ways to fighting non-communicable diseases. Dr Motsoaledi says the US is not willing to sign in agreement with other G20 countries.