Overview: Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health and Well-Being at the 77th World Health Assembly

Overview

The health of women, children and adolescents (WCAH) was high on the agenda of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva (WHA77), Switzerland, during 27 May – 1 June. Responding to slowing progress in tackling maternal and child mortality, Member States passed a critical resolution committing to accelerated action, with particular focus on vulnerable populations and worst-affected countries. Read the resolution here: Accelerate progress towards reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goal targets 3.1 and 3.2. The resolution, supported by intensive and coordinated advocacy action by PMNCH, paves the way for increased action on these issues in the final run-up to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This report contains a summary of the outcomes of WHA77 for WCAH, including a tracking of Member States interventions related to WCAH at WHA77. Partners are invited to check out the report which can be used as a powerful tool for holding governments accountable for their promises.