DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 22 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan, an African Union champion for maternal and child health is expected to convene African leaders and development partners in New York on September 23 to discuss and promote investment in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health across the continent.

The high-level dialogue will take place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), with President Samia hosting the meeting in her capacity as the African Union Champion for Maternal and Child Health.

The meeting is expected to focus on accelerating action to reduce preventable deaths among mothers, newborns and children, while mobilising greater investment from governments and developm...