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Vision
Enjoyment by all people of the African Region of an improved quality of family and reproductive life through a significant reduction in maternal, neonatal and child morbidity and mortality; promotion of healthy growth and development and improvement of reproductive health outcomes during the key stages of life.

Mission
Support countries to attain universal coverage and access of cost effective interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve health outcomes during the key stages of life including pregnancy, child birth, neonatal period, childhood, adolescence and ageing.

Child & Adolescent Health
Newborn care, prevention and management of child abuse, healthcare of children in difficult circumstances.
Developing healthy adolescents is a national and international investment of the future adults. More

Making Pregnancy Safer
Childbearing in Africa has taken a heavy toll of maternal mortality. The average MM ratio in the region is 980/100,000 live births More

Sexual and Reproductive Health
Support in promoting the Sexual and reproductive health rights of all individuals – women, men and adolescents. More

HIGHLIGHTS

23-26 June 2009 - Review and Planning Meeting for East and Southern countries
Division of Family and Reproductive Health
Venue: Harare, Zimbabwe.

18 February 2008 - Maternal Health, communicable diseases and political commitment to rebuild the national health system on the top of the WHO Director-General’s visit to Angola

4 June 2007 - Dr Sambo says women are agents of change

12 September 2006 - Reproductive Health Programme Managers meet in Brazzaville

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