What the Numbers Say — Understanding Data on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, PMNCH Webinar (22 August 2019)

Reference Summary (Video) 43-45 min

Abstract

This reference summary presents key information from the following presentation: https://youtu.be/uzN0o4XGC4A. The source is a webinar titled “What the Numbers Say — Understanding Data on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing”, produced by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) and published on 22 August 2019. The session focuses on the role of data in understanding and improving adolescent health and wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of evidence-informed approaches to guide policy and action. Contributions from representatives of the World Health Organization, the UN Major Group for Children and Youth, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, and the Independent Accountability Panel highlight challenges in data availability, quality, and use. The discussion underscores the need for stronger data systems, disaggregated indicators, and coordinated efforts to ensure that adolescents are effectively represented in global health monitoring and accountability processes.