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Invest. Influence. Innovate. Take-aways from PMNCH events at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference
PMNCH joined more than 3,000 organizations at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference in Vancouver, an event that brought together world leaders, private sector representatives, academics, journalists, civil society, and a very vocal contingent of young people determined to be heard. Along with partners, PMNCH hosted 14 concurrent sessions/events covering a range of topics vital to understanding and challenging some of the issues that hamper women ’s, children’s and adolescents’ health and wellbeing. Over three jam-packed days, we were privileged to participate in frank discussions and debates, unearthing rich experiences ...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - June 25, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: adolescent health [subject], adolescent, youth, young people, teen health, teenager, adolescence, adolescents, child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child, maternal health [subject], maternal mortality, maternal, antenatal care Source Type: news

PMNCH Accountability Breakfast 2019
“Women, children and adolescents are the centre of gravity for UHC,” said Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Global CEO of Amref Health Africa, “and communities are the axis on which UHC gravitates.” Speaking at the annual PMNCH accountability breakfast, Dr Gitahi was one of several speakers who emphasize d the importance of supporting community voice and participation to improve planning and accountability for health. The event, co-sponsored by the Independent Accountability Panel and Every Woman Every Child, was attended by more than 200 representatives of country delegations, private sector organizations, NGOs, research agen...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child Source Type: news

New commitments galvanized in support of Every Woman Every Child to help advance the UHC agenda
In the margins of the 74th United Nations General Assembly,Every Woman Every Child hosted a high-level event and reception -Delivering Together for the Health and Well-being of Women, Children and Adolescents to Advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in partnership with the Government of Norway, the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn& Child Health (PMNCH) and EWEC-LAC. The reception featured welcome remarks from Ms. Amina J Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary General, a keynote address by H.E. Ms. Kersti Kaljulaid, President of Estonia and Co-Chair of the EWEC High Level Steering Group, and remarks by Mr. Aksel Jakobsen, Sta...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: adolescent health [subject], adolescent, youth, young people, teen health, teenager, adolescence, adolescents, child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child, maternal health [subject], maternal mortality, maternal, antenatal care Source Type: news

PMNCH events at the 74th UN General Assembly
In the run-up to the High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage(UHC) on 23 September 2019, the message must be loud and clear: women, children and adolescents (and their health) are essential to achieving the UHC-related Sustainable Development Goal targets. Beyond the High-Level Meeting, it is vital to ensure that UHC policies and programmes prioritize gender equality and women, children and adolescent health interventions, as well as identify the best ways to meet their specific needs. Throughout the UN General Assembly week, PMNCH and partner events will continue to address what women, children and adolescents in ...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child Source Type: news

Health and technology: what do young people think?
Although people between 15 and 30 years old make up nearly a quarter of the world ’s total population, the international community dedicates less than 2% of global development assistance for health toward young people. As digital natives young people bring a unique perspective to global discussions and can provide valuable contributions. (Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health)
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child Source Type: news

Adolescent health and well-being webinar series
Building the capacity of young people is critical to realizing the promise of the Sustaining Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Strategy for Women ’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health. Adolescents and young people are uniquely positioned to be effective advocates to hold their governments accountable for the delivery of promises, policies and programs that affect their lives. Now, more than any other time, young people have an opportun ity to make sure every adolescent gets counted; and take action to advocate for adolescent health and well-being. PMNCH in collaboration with key partners, will host a series o...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child Source Type: news

Helen Clark appointed Board Chair of PMNCH
Former New Zealand Prime Minister and first female United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Administrator Rt. Hon. Helen Clark has been appointed as Board Chair of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn& Child Health (PMNCH) with effect as of 11 July 2019.   The appointment was officially confirmed at the PMNCH’s 23 rd Board meeting in The Hague today. A well-respected global leader and public figure, Clark champions women ’s leadership and is a strong voice on sustainable development, climate action, gender equality, peace and justice, and action on non-communicable diseases and HIV. She serves on several adviso...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: adolescent health [subject], adolescent, youth, young people, teen health, teenager, adolescence, adolescents, child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child, maternal health [subject], maternal mortality, maternal, antenatal care Source Type: news

PMNCH 2018 Annual Report
Publisher/Organizer: The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn& Child Health Publication date: May 2019 Number of pages: 43 Language: En 2018 was an extraordinary year for PMNCH, with the diversity of our work showcased at the2018 Partners ’ Forum. Other achievements that are highlighted in the report include our work in a number of EWEC focus areas, country engagement, accountability, political engagement and resource mobilization. (Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health)
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 27, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: adolescent health [subject], adolescent, youth, young people, teen health, teenager, adolescence, adolescents, child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child, governance [subject], newborn [subject], newborn, newborn health, perin Source Type: news

A call to action: SRHR an essential element to achieving universal health coverage
The Call to Action, called “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: An essential element to achieving universal health coverage,” is being developed in the lead-up to the High Level Meeting on UHC at the 2019 UN General Assembly. (Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health)
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - December 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: adolescent health [subject], adolescent, youth, young people, teen health, teenager, adolescence, adolescents, child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child, women's health [subject], women Source Type: news

PMNCH 2017 Annual Report
Publisher/Organizer: The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn& Child Health Publication date: May 2018 Number of pages: 36 Language: En PMNCH is dedicated to achieving this vision by supporting countries in the implementation of their national plans and by accelerating progress to achieve the targets of the Every Woman Every ChildGlobal Strategy for Women ’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health and the SDGs. In 2017, our partners identified six areas requiring more focused attention and better aligned multistakeholder action: early childhood development; adolescent health and well-being; quality, equity and dignity in s...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 2, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: adolescent health [subject], adolescent, youth, young people, teen health, teenager, adolescence, adolescents, child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child, governance [subject], newborn [subject], newborn, newborn health, perin Source Type: news

PMNCH 2016 Annual Report
Publisher/Organizer: The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Publication date: May 2017 Number of pages: 36 Language: En We are thrilled by this growth, as we believe that achieving the SDGs is heavily dependent on our partners working together in stronger alignment, within the Every Woman Every Child architecture, and throughout the continuum of care, for the good of the most vulnerable among us. In addition, we set about strengthening our governance structure to ensure inclusive governance and decision-making, and coordinated action among partners. We also explored new ways to publicize evidence for actio...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 2, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: adolescent health [subject], adolescent, youth, young people, teen health, teenager, adolescence, adolescents, child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child, governance [subject], newborn [subject], newborn, newborn health, perin Source Type: news

PMNCH Progress Report 2015
Publisher/Organizer: The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Publication date: February 2016 Number of pages: 68 Language: En 2015 was a landmark year for the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health and for the SRMNCAH community. In September - the same month that the Partnership observed the 10th anniversary of its creation in 2005 to accelerate action on MDG 4 and 5 - the UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that established global development priorities for the next 15 years. SDG 3 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages) includes new...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - May 2, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: adolescent health [subject], adolescent, youth, young people, teen health, teenager, adolescence, adolescents, child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child, newborn [subject], newborn, newborn health, perinatal, neonate mortalit Source Type: news

Economist
Geir Lie is an Economist with The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH). He specializes in work on accountability, and finance and economics. Geir joined PMNCH from the Department of Health Systems Governance and Financing at the World Health Organization in Geneva, where his work centered on resource tracking for health. Prior to WHO, Geir was a Senior Analyst for Abt Associates, where he focused on health accounts and costing. Geir has experience as a Coordinator for the Innovation Working Group of the UN Secretary General’s Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health where he analysed ar...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - February 2, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child Source Type: news

Technical officer
Geir Lie is an Economist with The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH). He specializes in work on accountability, and finance and economics. Geir joined PMNCH from the Department of Health Systems Governance and Financing at the World Health Organization in Geneva, where his work centered on resource tracking for health. Prior to WHO, Geir was a Senior Analyst for Abt Associates, where he focused on health accounts and costing. Geir has experience as a Coordinator for the Innovation Working Group of the UN Secretary General’s Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health where he analysed ar...
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - February 2, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child Source Type: news

PMNCH Progress Report 2014
Publisher/Organizer: The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Publication date: February 2015 Number of pages: 56 Language: En PMNCH in 2014 focused on two main areas of work: drawing attention to the remaining gaps in reaching the MDGs, including newborn and adolescent health, and promoting greater visibility for women’s, children’s and adolescent health in the global development framework emerging as part of the post-2015 sustainable development goals (SDGs). (Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health)
Source: WHO Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - February 2, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child Source Type: news