The panel is led by co-chairs; namely Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as Mr Kikwete and retired Finland President Tarja Halonen were appointed Alternate Chairs.
In his message, Dr Magufuli said that Mr Kikwete’s appointment has put Tanzania among the world’s most respected nations in addition to serving as a catalyst for renewed hope in the health challenges for the mother and child, especially in developing countries.
The president pledged his government’s cooperation in ensuring successful achievement and sustainability of the team’s objectives and ultimate goal of ensuring good health for the mother and child.
“Women, children and adolescents are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda,” said Ki-moon, in making the appointments.
“Continued commitment, leadership and action will be critical to achieving our goal of ending all preventable deaths of women, children and adolescents by 2030 and enabling them to reach their full potential.”
Culled from Daily News
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