Healthy girls and women are the cornerstone of healthy societies. Provide girls and women access to health throughout their lives and they will deliver a healthier and wealthier world for all.

In order to respond to the needs of all girls and women throughout their life cycle, health systems must provide services across a women-centered continuum of care. Women-centered care should be inclusive of all women from infancy to old age, it should emphasize patient empowerment, strong relationships with healthcare providers, and focus on strengthening healthcare systems that account for the heterogeneity and vulnerability of the population.