The Group of Eight nations are planning at their leaders' summit next week to enhance coordination in strengthening health systems in Africa, such as supporting financing systems to ensure universal access to healthcare to fight contagious diseases, according to a draft of the summit's declaration obtained Thursday by Kyodo News.

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