Global leaders and partners came together at #UNGA81 to advance action on women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health amid growing financing pressures, with a focus on accountability, stronger domestic investment, country-led solutions and better alignment of global support behind national priorities.
How can countries advance Universal Health Coverage while facing shrinking health budgets and growing political challenges? In this Global Leaders Network webinar, leading experts, policymakers and country representatives share practical lessons and innovative approaches to ensuring equitable access to sexual and reproductive health services. Featuring perspectives from China, Zambia, South Africa and beyond.
Regional leadership and political engagement are critical to advancing women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health. In this interview, Dr. Lwazi Manzi highlights the growing momentum at the African Union, emphasizing the need to translate political will into domestic financing, stronger health systems and effective service delivery, while safeguarding sovereignty and strengthening global health coordination in a shifting geopolitical landscape.
H.E. Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi highlights new developments related to the Global Leaders Network for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health emerging from the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.
