AU kicks off 15th summit focusing on maternal, infant health
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The African Union (AU) commenced its 15th summit on Sunday in the Ugandan capital of Kampala to discuss the maternal, infant and child health and development in Africa.
The chairman of the African Union, Malawi president Bingu wa Mutharika declared the open of the summit.
The delegates observed a two-minute silence for the over 70 victims who died in the bomb attacks two weeks ago in Uganda.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said that transition of the continent's economy is the key to reducing the maternal and infant mortalities in Africa that have remained high.
Heads of more than 40 AU members are expected to exchange views on the high maternal and infant mortalities in sub-Saharan Africa due to insufficient medical facilities, entrenched harmful traditional practices and management failure despite the concerted efforts of international community over the past decades.
Other topics high on agenda of last two days of the three-day summit include the African agricultural development and food security, regional stability and regional economic integration.
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