This archive report was first published on 27 September 2019.
Dr. Gitahi, CEO of AMREF Health Africa and co-chair of UHC2030, emphasizes the importance of investing in women's sexual and reproductive health and rights to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
The ICPD conference, which brings together governments, civil society, private sector, women, and youth, aims to accelerate the ICPD programme of action and ensure universal health coverage.
Despite progress in Kenya, particularly in maternal and child health, the country and the continent continue to struggle with adolescent pregnancies, which affect about 19% of all adolescents in Africa.
Dr. Gitahi stresses the need for a supportive legal and policy environment that assures everyone of sexual and reproductive health, and for the youth to be the key to fulfilling the promise of universal healthcare.
He also highlights the importance of addressing violations of women's and girls' rights, such as female genital mutilation, and investing in generating disaggregated data to ensure a targeted and credible response.
As the world meets in Nairobi to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), it is crucial to reflect on the deliberations and commitments made in 1994 at the inaugural meeting in Cairo.
