The 5th RH conference of St. Paul Institute for Reproductive Health and Rights (SPIRHR) and St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College was held with the theme of “Advancing Adolescents and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Bridging the Gaps” from November 8-10,2023.
The conference commenced on November 9th at Skylight Hotel with high level governmental officials, local and international non-governmental organizations, and professionals from across Ethiopia and Africa in attendance. The 5th Reproductive Health conference showcased various studies from different disciplines and organizations, covering different African countries and regions. The need for collaboration among different sectors, especially education, to address the gaps in youth and adolescents SRHR was emphasized. The conference also involved young people and disabled individuals in the conversation, ensuring that their voices and needs were considered in developing interventions.