A high-level gathering of Health Ministers in Lusaka, Zambia began today for the 75th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa. The Ministers' role as decision-makers and the importance of their collective action on a regional scale, will come into focus as they reflect on several issues over the next couple of days. In delivering his opening address at the summit, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the region's many achievements should not be overshadowed by its challenges. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Family and Reproductive Health at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, Dr Janet Kayita Team Lead