United Nations partners call for investments in self-care interventions to improve sexual and reproductive health - World Patients Alliance

During the World Health Summit in Berlin, UN agencies released a joint statement advocating increased commitments and investments in self-care interventions for sexual and reproductive health and rights. Aligned with global leaders’ pledges at the UN General Assembly for universal health coverage by 2030, the statement underscores the potential of self-care interventions to enhance healthcare access. The five key areas for coordinated action include financing, the health and care workforce, partnerships and accountability, quality regulation improvement, and research. Pascale Allotey, Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research at WHO, highlights the significance of expanding high-quality self-care options to empower individuals and achieve comprehensive health. The joint initiative involves HRP, WHO, UNDP, UNFPA, and the World Bank. For further details, refer to the official announcement.