🎙️ Tune in to the latest PMNCH Touchpoint conversation In this episode, @khosla_rajat, Executive Director, PMNCH, discusses the increasingly difficult financing environment facing countries as they work to improve health and well-being outcomes for women, children and adolescents. Global health financing is under growing strain. Development assistance for health is declining, fiscal space is constrained by debt and macroeconomic pressures, and households are shouldering a greater share of healthcare costs.  Rajat highlights that this is no longer simply a question of budgets. It is also a question of how countries can create and protect fiscal space to safeguard essential health services and continue investing in the health and well-being of their populations, particularly those most at risk of being left behind. ▶️ Watch the full episode today: youtube.com/watch?v=PtZvLBoM…

The G7 Leaders' Declaration on mutually beneficial international partnerships reaffirms the importance of international cooperation, development finance and investment in human development. It also highlights the need for a more effective and impactful development architecture that responds to today's challenges. Importantly, G7 leaders recognize that the empowerment of women and girls, and the full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms, are key drivers of development and economic growth. This is an important entry point for discussions on global health architecture and sustainable financing. 📖 Read the full declaration: elysee.fr/en/G7evian/2026/06… #G7 #GlobalHealth #HealthFinancing

What does the appointment of H.E. Monica Geingos as PMNCH Board Chair mean for Namibia, Africa and the future of global health leadership? As aid declines and health inequities deepen, her selection signals the growing role of African leadership in shaping global solutions and advancing accountability for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health and well-being. H.E. Monica Geingos brings a unique combination of experience across finance, governance, advocacy and development. Her appointment also represents an important milestone for women’s leadership in global governance and a powerful affirmation of Africa’s voice on the world stage. Read this incisive analysis by Silas Mwaudasheni Nande to find out more: pmnch.who.int/news-and-event…

As G7 leaders gather in Évian this week, the stakes could not be higher. Every two minutes, a woman dies from pregnancy or childbirth complications. In 2023 alone, 260,000 women died, alongside 4.8 million children under five and 1.9 million stillbirths. At the same time, shrinking global health financing threatens to reverse decades of progress. Investing in women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health, and protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), is not only a moral imperative, it is one of the smartest investments governments can make, generating up to US$20 in returns for every US$1 invested. We urge leaders to protect financing, defend SRHR, invest in adolescents, and prioritize the countries carrying the highest burden of preventable deaths. Read PMNCH's full recommendations for the G7 and join us in calling for renewed leadership and investment in women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health: pmnch.who.int/news-and-event…

On the #DayoftheAfricanChild, we join partners across Africa in advancing the 2026 theme: ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene (#WASH) for every child. The urgency is clear. In 2024, Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 58% of all under-five deaths worldwide, while adolescent deaths (10–19 years) have increased by 14% since 1990. More than 190 million children across ten African countries remain exposed to unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and climate-related risks. Investing in child-responsive health and WASH systems is essential to protect hard-won gains and help every child survive and thrive. Learn more: pmnch.who.int/news-and-event…

📢 Approaches and Tools for the 2026 Voluntary National Reviews – a resource for use! As 36 countries get ready to report on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) at the High-level Political Forum (#HLPF), this resource offers practical guidance for strengthening review processes, stakeholder engagement and evidence-based reporting to support countries preparing their 2026 Voluntary National Reviews (#VNRs). @PMNCH has shared resources to review progress towards #Women’s, #Children’s and #Adolescents’ Health. 📖 Explore the publication: hlpf.un.org/sites/default/fi…

New research published by @TheLancet and @WHO is challenging decades of conventional maternity care and redefining how postpartum haemorrhage (#PPH), the world's leading direct cause of maternal death, is detected, treated and prevented. The Lancet Series highlights the global scale of the problem, revealing how many women remain at risk and the significant social and economic costs associated with PPH. Bringing together the latest global evidence, the Series argues that too many women are still dying from a condition that can often be prevented or successfully treated, and outlines a bold new vision for transforming maternal survival worldwide. Explore the full series here: doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(2… doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(2… doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(2…

Looking for insights into how countries are shaping the future of women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health (WCAH)? This new PMNCH resource analyses Member State interventions at WHA79, highlighting what countries said about global health architecture reform, health emergencies, financing and the policies needed to protect WCAH in an increasingly challenging global context. Explore key themes, country positions and selected quotes from governments across regions, including members of the Global Leaders Network, and discover what these discussions could mean for WCAH advocacy. Read the report here: pmnch.who.int/news-and-event…

Global health architecture reform must deliver for those who need it most. Health Ministers from Ethiopia, Liberia, Malawi, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Somalia and Spain, through the Global Leaders Network (@GLN_Community ), are calling for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health, including #SRHR, to be explicitly prioritized in ongoing reform efforts. As aid declines and climate, conflict and economic pressures grow, protecting these services is essential for stronger, more equitable health systems. 📄 Read the full statement and join the call to put #WCAH at the centre of global health reform: globalleadersnetwork.org/wp-…

Global health architecture reform must deliver for those who need it most. Health Ministers from Ethiopia, Liberia, Malawi, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Somalia and Spain, through the Global Leaders Network (@GLN_Community ), are calling for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health, including #SRHR, to be explicitly prioritized in ongoing reform efforts. As aid declines and climate, conflict and economic pressures grow, protecting these services is essential for stronger, more equitable health systems. 📄 Read the full statement and join the call to put #WCAH at the centre of global health reform: globalleadersnetwork.org/wp-…

🔎 In a digital landscape increasingly shaped by misinformation, access to trusted health information matters more than ever. PMNCH FactCheck is a new platform dedicated to addressing misleading claims related to sexual and reproductive health and rights, maternal health, fertility and vaccines through expert review and evidence-based communication. By combining scientific expertise with accessible information, PMNCH FactCheck aims to support advocates, programmers and policy-makers in protecting the health and rights of women, children and adolescents, while helping counter harmful narratives online. Explore PMNCH’s FactCheck today: pmnchfactcheck.org/

📢 As partners finalize advocacy efforts ahead of next week’s #G7 Leaders’ Summit, PMNCH has developed a short advocacy brief highlighting key recommendations to protect and advance investments in women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health and sexual and reproductive health and rights (#SRHR). At a time of growing funding constraints, the brief calls on G7 leaders to safeguard financing, defend SRHR, invest in adolescents, and prioritize countries facing the highest burden of maternal and child mortality. We hope this resource supports coordinated advocacy efforts in the lead-up to the Summit. 📄 Read the advocacy brief: pmnch.who.int/news-and-event…

JOIN THE MOVEMENT! Around the world, too many women still die during pregnancy and childbirth, too many children lack access to essential health services, and too many adolescents are left behind by systems that fail to meet their needs. PMNCH brings together governments, partners, health-care professionals, youth and advocates to help change this reality through collective action, stronger policies and greater accountability for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health. Become part of a global movement working to ensure every woman, child and adolescent can survive, thrive and reach their full potential. 👇 pmnch.who.int/engage/becomin…

🎙️ Tune in to the latest PMNCH Touchpoint conversation: What does it take to close persistent health gaps when resources are limited? Using Ghana’s recent launch of free primary health care as an example, Prof. Justice Nonvignon, Technical Director for Health Economics and Financing at MSH, explains how progress does not always depend on new funding streams. ▶️ Watch the full episode today: youtube.com/watch?v=PtZvLBoM…

In case you missed it: Accelerating Action for Adolescent Health and Well-Being in a Changing World Today’s adolescents are navigating a world shaped by multiple and overlapping challenges, from mental health pressures and humanitarian crises to digital abuse, gender inequality and shrinking health financing. The stakes could not be higher. Nearly 1 million adolescents die each year from mostly preventable causes, while millions more face barriers to essential health services, education, protection and opportunities to thrive. Yet the evidence is clear: investing in adolescent health and well-being delivers significant returns for individuals, communities and economies. The question is no longer whether we should invest, but how quickly we can turn evidence into action. 🎥 Missed the event? Watch the recording today: youtube.com/watch?v=dEtEUJL7…

🎙️ The new PMNCH Touchpoint episode is live In this episode, @kchalkidou, Director of Health Financing and Economics at WHO, Prof. Justice Nonvignon, Technical Director for Health Economics and Financing, MSH and @khosla_rajat , Executive Director, PMNCH, discuss why investing in women’s and children’s health delivers some of the highest returns in global development among other things. As countries face growing fiscal pressures, Kalipso highlights why protecting these investments is essential for healthier populations, stronger economies and sustainable development. ▶️ Watch the full episode today: youtube.com/watch?v=PtZvLBoM…

Kenya, under the leadership of President William Ruto, has launched the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026–2028, a nationally led effort to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths through stronger leadership, domestic financing and accountability. As a member of the Global Leaders Network (GLN), Kenya is demonstrating the commitment needed to accelerate progress for women, children and adolescents. Backed by major investments in maternal health services, frontline health workers and essential supplies, the initiative reflects Kenya’s determination to ensure every woman and newborn has access to quality care and a healthier future. Read the full story today. pmnch.who.int/news-and-event… @GovtOfKenya, @GLN_Community, @HennetKenya

JOIN THE MOVEMENT! Around the world, too many women still die during pregnancy and childbirth, too many children lack access to essential health services, and too many adolescents are left behind by systems that fail to meet their needs. PMNCH brings together governments, partners, health-care professionals, youth and advocates to help change this reality through collective action, stronger policies and greater accountability for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health. Become part of a global movement working to ensure every woman, child and adolescent can survive, thrive and reach their full potential. 👇 pmnch.who.int/engage/becomin…

On Our Watch: Lack of access to sexual and reproductive health services in Zambia. In the latest video from PMNCH’s On Our Watch series, youth advocates highlight the barriers that continue to prevent adolescents and young women from accessing essential sexual and reproductive health and rights (#SRHR) services in Zambia. From mandatory parental consent requirements to shortages of family planning commodities, these challenges are limiting access to care, particularly for those living in rural communities. 🎥 Watch now. youtube.com/watch?v=0XMkmAV9…

PMNCH ED @khosla_rajat reflects on a pivotal May, as partners came together to highlight the consequences of shrinking aid and multiplying crises on women, children and adolescents worldwide. At #WHA79, PMNCH convened two Lives in the Balance events, bringing renewed attention to the urgent need for solidarity, accountability and sustained political leadership to protect hard-won gains for #WCAH. These discussions reinforced a clear message: women, children and adolescents must remain at the centre of global health priorities and reform efforts. Rajat also reflects on Women Deliver, the World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Nairobi, the launch of PMNCH’s FactCheck initiative, and new efforts to advance financing and partner mobilization for #WCAH. Read more: pmnch.who.int/news-and-event…