23/09/2026
Minister addresses Global Leaders Network on Women's, Children's and Adolescents Health at the
The Global Leaders Network for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health is the first and only Southern-led global health diplomacy initiative to support the attainment of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals related to women, children, and adolescents.
Initiated in 2023, this unique network of Heads of State and Government is chaired by H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, with the support and membership of eleven sitting Heads of State and Government.
Current members include H.E. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, H.E. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, H.E. President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya, H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr of Liberia, H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, H.E. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, H.E. President Julius Maada Wonie Bio of Sierra Leone, H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, H.E. President Pedro Sánchez of Spain and H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania. The Government of Malawi remains an active member in advancing the Network’s shared objectives.
On the Sidelines of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The Global Leaders Network for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health is the first and only Southern-led global heal