Multisectoral Programming for Adolescent Health and Well-being in Sub-Saharan Africa —Insights From a Symposium Hosted by UNICEF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Recognizing that the physical, mental, and social well-being of adolescents is influenced by interrelated social, environmental, and economic factors, there is growing consensus globally on the need for programming that works across sectors to achieve broad and sustained adolescent health and well-being outcomes [1 –3]. In May 2019, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Bill& Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) convened a symposium on intentional multisectoral programming to advance adolescent health and well-being in sub-Saharan Africa, where adolescents aged 10 –19 years comprise 23% of the population [4].
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research