Adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) outcomes have improved in sub-Saharan Africa, including a decline in child marriage, adolescent fertility, and an increase in contraceptive use. However, the region still has the highest adolescent pregnancy rates and lowest contraceptive use globally.

Safe drinking water and sanitation are human rights and their access is fundamental to human health and well-being. However, close to two billion people continue to drink water contaminated with faeces, with more than half of the world’s population still using poor sanitation services.