President calls for uninterrupted MNCH services

Addis Ababa, October 1, 2020 (FBC) – President Sahle-Work Zewde said everyone must come together to keep the promise of uninterrupted maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) services.

The President made the remark during a panel discussion organized by the partnership for MNCH and held alongside the UN General Assembly 2020 on Tuesday.

The President said stated that “5 years ago world leaders pledged to leave no one behind. In the face of the challenges today, that seems to be a dream.”

According to President Sahle-Work, the current COVID19 pandemic has pushed 37 million into extreme poverty, a majority of them in developing countries.

In the panel discussion held virtually, she outlined the importance of promoting prevention strategy, home grown solution and using unique resources in COVID 19 response.

The panel, which was moderated by Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, brought together representatives from government, civil society and youth.