INDIA CHAMPIONS WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH AT GENEVA EVENT, PLEDGES ACTION

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened an event to discuss investment opportunities in maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, emphasizing progress and initiatives

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India, in collaboration with Norway, UNICEF, UNFPA, and PMNCH, hosted a side event on women, children, and adolescent health during the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The focus of the event was on outlining India’s commitment to proactive actions for the health and wellbeing of women, children, and adolescents.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated that the purpose of the event was to share emerging evidence and discoveries, fostering dialogue on crucial opportunities for investment in maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and well-being. Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary and Head of the Indian delegation, emphasized the progress made on this topic and the initiatives taken by India.

India reiterated its commitment to implementing proactive actions for the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents. The event aimed to advocate for continued and increased investment, prompting policy adjustments and their implications across diverse stakeholders and sectors, while prioritizing the needs of various population groups.