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In 2023, FSD Kenya partnered with Britam to design and pilot a maternal healthcare value-based care programme based on a research study. Traditionally, health financing assumes a fee-for-service approach where providers are paid for the services they provide rather than for health outcomes. Meanwhile,  a value-based care approach could help improve the viability of their products for the lower-income market segment by reducing the claims ratio. This approach focuses on health outcomes rather than just services provided, which could enhance care quality and sustainability of health insurance solutions. For more insights on how value-based care can transform healthcare access and financial health for low-income communities in Kenya: https://rb.gy/7d78jf For the full FSD Kenya's 2023 annual report: https://rb.gy/x9qrpa #FSD2023AnnualReport #HealthFinance

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🏥 #Healthposts in Rwanda play a crucial role in providing primary #healthcare services to the most remote and underserved communities, ensuring that even those in the hardest-to-reach areas can lead healthier lives.👩🏽‍⚕️ 🌍 Healthposts are strategically located in isolated regions, bridging the gap in #healthcare access by offering essential services such as immunizations, maternal and child health care, treatment for common illnesses, and health education. Nurses are the #entrepreneurs operating these facilities- a lifeline for many who would otherwise face significant barriers to medical care. 🇷🇼 💰 Continued support and investment in #healthposts are essential for sustaining and enhancing their impact on community health and well-being in Rwanda. By improving the capacity of operators, infrastructure and service package, ensuring a steady supply of medical resources, digitization, and expanding the number of #healthposts, we can further strengthen the healthcare system and ensure that no one is left behind. 🗣️ Together, let's commit to #HealthForAll and build a healthier future for every Rwandan, no matter where they live. 🌍❤️

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As we strive for #UniversalHealthCoverage by 2030, it's crucial to integrate #SelfCare into health systems, policies, and programs. Uganda stands as a model for self-care. With strategic leadership from the Ministry of Health - Uganda and guidance from the Self-Care Trailblazer Group, CEHURD Uganda, and Population Services International Uganda, Uganda has made significant policy reforms and raised awareness about the need to institutionalize self-care to achieve #UHC. Discover the progress, best practices, lessons, and challenges in implementing self-care interventions in Uganda: https://bit.ly/4chhxw2

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For 23 years, VillageReach has worked with governments, the private sector and impact partners to build responsive primary health care systems that focus resources where health outcomes are lowest. Together, we’re accelerating progress towards a future where everyone has access to the health care needed to thrive. Over the past three years, VillageReach adapted to meet the challenges of a global pandemic while keeping our big-picture ambitions in mind. By expanding our equity-focused immunization work and scaling proven supply chain solutions, we’ve helped increase access to quality health care for 79 million people across Africa, surpassing our target of reaching 50 million people by 2023. Now, we’re running the race towards universal health coverage #UHC, together. Read our 2023 Annual Impact Report to learn what we’re doing to reach the finish line: https://bit.ly/4b6HcXE #universalhealthcoverage #UHC #publichealth #globalhealth

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Harnessing the power of data for better public health policies and strong health systems!

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One Health Malawi Stakeholder Map Explore the interconnectedness of health in Malawi with our interactive Stakeholder Map. This tool visualizes the collaboration between diverse organizations committed to the One Health initiative. Discover the roles and relationships that are driving change in the health landscape of Malawi. Join us in this journey towards a healthier future. Check it out by clicking on the link below. https://lnkd.in/ebEy3hpa #onehealthmalawi #onehealth #Malawi

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“I see a trend towards alignment from the big to the small donors,” - Dr Ebere Okereke, from #WHA77 📢Aligning donor support with African health priorities is gaining traction! A recent article from Devex highlights a significant shift in how donors are coordinating with African governments to tackle pressing health issues. This collaborative approach fosters deeper understanding and respect for local health agendas, paving the way for more targeted and effective interventions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ek_Pzzty

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Exciting Update from Bungoma County! 🌟 Yesterday, we embarked on a significant community engagement exercise, amplifying voices and addressing challenges faced by women in maternal and newborn health.  As White Ribbon Alliance Kenya, we firmly believe that community-driven solutions are key. Together with stakeholders, including healthcare providers, midwives, nurses, community health providers and community representatives, we're localizing the Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) and Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM) frameworks to drive transformative action.  Our objective is clear: to influence immediate changes at the point of service delivery, ensuring quality, equitable, and dignified MNH services. During the meeting, Dr. Nyaboke, Deputy Director Medical Services at Bungoma County, emphasized the vital role of champions in MNH advocacy, stressing the need for collaborative efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Dr.Anne Khisa, Head of Programs at White Ribbon Alliance Kenya underscored the importance of advocating for education and economic empowerment of women and girls, recognizing their direct impact on maternal outcomes. White Ribbon Alliance Kenya, we're committed to amplifying community voices and fostering collaboration for quality, equity, and dignity in MNH services. Together, we can End Preventable Maternal Mortality. #EPMM #MNHAdvocacy #CommunityEngagement #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #UNFPA Angela Nguku Anne M. Khisa, PhD WRA India @White Ribbon Alliance Malawi Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation @FIND United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Kenya USAID MOMENTUM

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ICYMI: Financing Alliance for Health explored the role of community health workers in achieving universal health coverage across Africa and innovative financing mechanisms that better support these leaders. Watch the webinar:

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WHO and 11 Non – State Actors collaborate to advance health services in Tanzania The signing of the MoUs is remarkable in initiating a huge step in Tanzania, where the critical role of partnership to the overall health for all agenda cannot be overemphasized. Currently, there are a number of non-state actors supporting the health sector and this requires strong coordination to promote good governance-accountability and transparency of NGOs’ visibility and strengthen resource mobilization, resource mapping and resource tracking. Watch ⬇

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Next week, WHO/AFRO will launch the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter at a Forum in Namibia! IntraHealth is proud to support the Charter and Forum and urges all ministers, donors, and civil society invited to attend and make concrete commitments to #InvestInHealthWorkers! Read WHO/AFRO's press release: https://lnkd.in/eGxi5m-u Africa is facing a shortage of 5.3 million health workers needed to reach universal health coverage, along with other challenges, including rising unemployment, excessive out-migration, and low quality of training. The Charter boldly aims to cut Africa's health workforce shortage in half by mobilizing and aligning domestic and partner funding to strengthen, grow, and retain the continent’s health workforce, especially in rural and primary health care settings. On May 6 - 8 the African Health Workforce Investment Forum will engage African ministers of health, finance, education, and labor, along with 150 other stakeholders. Thanks to Janet Muriuki, our director of health workforce development, for serving on the expert Technical Working Group finalizing the Charter and representing IntraHealth at the Forum. WHO/AFRO is organizing the Forum. Other partners supporting the Forum include the International Labour Organization-OECD-WHO Working for Health (W4H) Programme and its Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), The Global Fund and Frontline Health Workers Coalition. #HealthWorkers #HealthSystems World Health Organization

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🌍 Bridging the Gap: Health Care Delivery in Southern Malawi 🌍 Our recent journey to the Maganga health facility in Mambo, Malawi, highlighted the immense challenges faced by over 150,000 residents due to damaged infrastructure and remote locations. Together with local leaders, we're driving change by re-activating outreach sites and community engagement. But there's more to be done. We’re exploring innovative solutions such as telehealth, medical delivery drones, improved water transport and innovative sanitation systems. Collaboration and community input are key to sustainable progress. Read more on this mission to ensure health care for all: https://bit.ly/44W3Tw2. Let's brainstorm and implement solutions to bridge the gap! 🤝💡 #HealthcareInnovation #CommunityHealth #Malawi

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#EquityAfia is a leading healthcare provider in East Africa, offering accessible and affordable outpatient services across Kenya. Founded in 2015, they've grown to 102 clinics, strategically located to serve underserved communities. Equity Afia prioritizes quality and affordability, making #healthcare a reality for more Kenyans. Here's what sets them apart: 🌍Reaching underserved communities: Equity Afia clinics are conveniently located in urban, peri-urban, and even remote areas. ▶️Comprehensive services: They offer general consultations, pediatrics, dentistry, eye care, family planning, and more. 🧑‍⚕️24/7 operations: Select clinics are open around the clock for added convenience. ▶️Focus on affordability: Equity Afia offers competitive pricing and accepts various payment methods. 🌍Expansion plans: They aim to have 1000 clinics across East and Central Africa by 2030. Equity Bank Limited EquityBCDC

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The Belgian presidency of the Council of the Eu, in collaboration with the Belgian Development agency Enabel and the Belgian platform for international health, Be-cause health is hosting a conference in Belgium with global civil society to discuss strategies for health equity in Africa. I am privileged to be in attendance representing Restless Development and indeed many other Civil Society Organizations from Africa. The conference is providing a global platform to discuss strategies for strengthening health systems through health system financing and social participation with the goal of achieving universal health coverage. A diverse range of topics inspired by recent developments in Global Health will be examined providing actionable insights for EU’s and international cooperation. Perhaps share your insights on what you think matters most and should be strengthened to achieve universal health coverage, how can Europe and Africa work together more in this regard? # SRHR in the lens of Young People.

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One of our core goals @thrivingupafrica is to support expectant and nursing mothers, and to provide essential interventions around birth that have the potential to save newborn lives during and after birth. This includes educating health workers and caregivers during perinatal period to identify danger signs and handle severe cases in order to drastically reduce infant mortality in the community and other communities in their environs. We do whatever it takes to meet the needs of mothers and babies. We partner with like-minded organizations to make the necessary resources within the community accessible to everyone. . . . #newborns #thrive. #survive. #flourish. #grow. #develop. #nurtured2thrive. #breastmilk. #breastfeeding #nourish. #nutrition. #hygiene. #cordcare. #umblicalcord. #immunization. #vitamins. #prenatal. #neonatal. #childhood. #babies. #postnatal. #care. #healthcare. #love. #nurture. #thrivingup. #newborn. #motherhood. #nigeria. #africa

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