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BY Mildred Europa Taylor, 9:00am November 17, 2018,

5 African countries where you can live longer than expected

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by Mildred Europa Taylor, 9:00am November 17, 2018,
Pic credit: Africa Top Success

Africans are living longer and healthier lives as life expectancy is on the rise.  Though millions on the continent still face the challenge of chronic diseases, there has been a huge increase in access to treatment of HIV-AIDS and improvement in the prevention and management of malaria, according to the World Health Organisation.

Based on the WHO life expectancy list published in 2018, here are the top 5 African countries where citizens are assured of a longer life.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: November 17, 2018

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