14/11/2025
Day 2 Highlights | Regional Adolescent Health Indaba 2025 🇿🇲
Strengthening Youth SRHR, Mental Health & Well-being
Day 2 of the Regional Adolescent Health Indaba offered a rich blend of thought-provoking discussions and practical reflections on youth leadership, inclusive health systems, and the future of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Africa. The day strongly reaffirmed the central role of young people in driving transformative change across health policy and practice.
One of the most compelling engagements was the plenary session on “The Role of Youth in Advocating for Health Financing in Africa.” Underscoring a critical message:
youth must be meaningfully engaged in shaping health budgets, influencing policy processes, and ensuring accountability in health financing mechanisms across the continent.
Key Takeaways for Mufaro Association:
✔ Youth-led advocacy is essential for achieving equitable and sustainable health financing.
✔ Inclusive SRHR programming must prioritize marginalized groups, including AGYW, young people with disabilities, and key populations.
✔ Entrepreneurship and innovation provide critical pathways for enhancing UHC and strengthening community health systems.
✔ Policy engagement and intergenerational collaborations are vital to improving long-term health outcomes for adolescents.
The insights shared strongly complement our mission. As Mufaro Association, we remain committed to translating these regional dialogues into community-level impact, empowering young people, expanding access to SRHR and mental health services, and ensuring that every adolescent in Mbare has the opportunity to thrive.
