Tanzania’s President Samia to lead maternal, child health call at AU health summit in Accra

The African Union Champion for Maternal and Child Health, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, is expected to lead a major Call to Action on Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Survival during the AU Extraordinary Summit on Universal Health Coverage in Accra.

The government has extended a welcome to Heads of State, delegates and stakeholders attending the summit, while reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to collaborating with partners to advance the shared goal of universal health coverage across Africa.

According to the President’s Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Ghana’s hosting of the summit reflects the country’s commitment to working with African Union member states to develop practical, people-centred solutions to improve health outcomes.