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High-Level Ministerial on Universal Health Coverage, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Africa’s Demographic Dividend

What: African Union Development Agency(AUDA-NEPAD, in partnership with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, will host a High-Level Ministerial Event under the theme: "Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Africa’s Demographic Dividend."

This side event will highlight the critical role of SRH in achieving Agenda 2063, with a focus on policy harmonization, coordination, and scaling up successful SRH models. Discussions will center on strengthening health systems, accelerating progress toward UHC, and leveraging Africa’s demographic dividend for sustainable development.

When: 13 January 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00 EAT

Where: Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Who: Policy Makers, Health Experts, and key stakeholders driving Africa’s health development agenda.

Background:

AUDA-NEPAD, in partnership with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, is hosting this side event to highlight the role of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in achieving Agenda 2063.

The A2DSRH Programme, led by AUDA-NEPAD, integrates SRH into Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by aligning policies, strengthening health systems, and building regional capacity. With high maternal mortality rates and limited contraception access, investing in SRH is key to improving health outcomes, gender equality, and economic empowerment.

By tackling SRH challenges, A2DSRH can reduce maternal and infant deaths, support education and employment for youth, and drive Africa’s economic transformation.

The session will rally political support to expand successful SRH models, align strategies with African Union (AU) frameworks, and maximize Africa’s demographic dividend for sustainable growth.

AUDA-NEPAD will also launch the “24 Priority Medical Products” and the “Roadmap for Regional Manufacturing in Africa”, an initiative aimed at reducing Africa’s dependency on imported medicines, strengthening health security, and improving access to essential maternal, newborn, and reproductive health products.

Media Opportunities:

• Interviews with key policymakers and health experts
• Coverage of the launch of the “24 Priority Medical Products” initiative
• Photo and video opportunities during the event and networking dinner

For more information contact

Ms. Zipporah Maubane | Head of Communications and Advocacy | AUDA- NEPAD | E-mail: Zipporah@nepad.org

Dr Tegene Regassa | PR and Communications Lead | Ethiopia Ministry of Health,  | E-mail: Tegene.regassa@moh.gov.et           

Information and Communication Directorate, African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@africa-union.org
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