“Child protection is essential in achieving a healthier Africa”

Health practitioners at all levels can and should play a key role in recognising victims of child abuse and exploitation. In addition, health practitioners should ensure that children are protected at all times while getting health services. Terre des Hommes Netherlands has been lobbying for these two issues during the Africa Health Agenda 2017 International Conference (AHAIC 2017). AHAIC 2017 brought together over 700 government officials, health professionals, civil society organisations, development agencies and scientists from across the continent to discuss unique, homegrown innovations and solutions to advance health care for the continent in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.