Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing
We lead WHO’s work on the life course so that every pregnant woman, mother, newborn, child, adolescent, and older person will survive, thrive and enjoy health and well-being.
Technical areas of work
Strategic directions 2023-2030
Six years to the SDG deadline. Six actions to reduce unacceptably high maternal, newborn and child deaths and stillbirths.
Advisory groups
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Despite gains in childhood survival, more effort is needed to improve the well-being of children with developmental delays and disabilities. All children,...
12 February 2026
Nurturing care and men’s engagement : thematic brief
This brief, aimed at policymakers and programme designers, explores what to consider when designing or adapting services to engage men in providing...
12 February 2026
Nurturing care for every newborn: thematic brief
This Thematic Brief summarizes why nurturing care is essential for every newborn. It outlines the five components of nurturing care and contains examples...
