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Exciting news! 🌟 Just dropped our newest publication shedding light on the heavy financial burden of TB in Ethiopia. Our systematic review and meta-analysis delve into the economic challenges faced by patients during TB diagnosis and treatment. #TuberculosisImpact #EthiopiaHealthcare Conclusion Irrespective of a national policy of free TB service, more than half of TB patients are suffering catastrophic costs due to drug-sensitive pulmonary TB in Ethiopia and most of the patients spend a lot of money during the pre-diagnosis period and intensive phase, but declined drastically over time. Active case-finding, digital adherence interventions, community-based treatment, and comprehensive health insurance coverage have the potential to minimize the financial burden of TB diagnosis and treatment. https://lnkd.in/eJ2ahN3k

Revamping PHCs in Nigeria Strategy 2-Funding; How far with the Basic Health Care Provision Fund(BHCPF)? The Basic Health Care Provision Fund was established under Act 11 of the National Health Act of 2014 Was first appropriated in the 2018 budget and signed into law in 2019 The BHCPF aims to improve access to PHC and provide financial risk protection. The fund aims to deliver primary and secondary healthcare services by providing the Basic Minimum Package of Health Care Services (BMPHS) and Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT) Derived from: 📌 Not less than one per cent (1%) of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) 📌 Grants by international donor partners 📌 Funds from any other source, inclusive of the private sector Three(3) gateways of implementation: 📌 The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)) 📌 The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) 📌 The National Emergency Medical Treatment (NEMT) gateway Contributions have already been made by donor partners like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, The World Bank, The Global Fund etc while the Federal government also committed some funds. This Fund holds promise for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria IF WELL IMPLEMENTED A cursory look at the BHCPF website https://bhcpf.org.ng shows that inflow and outflow has not been optimal How do we then revamp the PHCs through the BHCPF? We need to; 📌 Strengthen implementation by ensuring accountability among stakeholders 📌 Increase funding including mobilization of counterpart funding by the States 📌 Increase community engagement mechanisms to ensure that local health facilities are addressing community needs 📌 Cascaded training to ensure that all stakeholders are equipped to implement the BHCPF and improve PHC Do you want to see a better Primary Health Care delivery in Nigeria? Then become an accountability partner. Ask the right questions and provide the right answers. . We need to support the government to get the job done. What do you think?

Since 1994, South Africa has emerged as an African economic powerhouse with a healthcare system that was once the envy of the continent. However, the country is facing a significant medical brain drain at a time when there is clear evidence that South African medical professionals possess some of the best skills in the world and will play an important role in economic growth following the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).   The consequences of this brain drain are dire. As these skilled professionals leave, South Africa must grapple with challenging issues, including severe understaffing, overcrowded hospitals, and a disparity in access to quality medical care. Added to this is the vulnerability of rural communities as medical resources become increasingly concentrated in urban centres as the brain drain intensifies. #Healthcare #SAHealthcare #MedicalCare #NHI #NHIBill Read more and join the conversation by registering on our free networking platform for African healthcare professionals. Register today at https://lnkd.in/dSMbXP9c

#southafrica , once an African economic powerhouse, is now grappling with a significant medical brain drain. Skilled professionals leaving have led to severe understaffing, crowded hospitals, and unequal access to quality healthcare. This crisis poses a threat to rural communities as medical resources concentrate in urban areas. Join the conversation on our networking platform AxessHealth for African healthcare professionals: https://lnkd.in/dSMbXP9c #SAHealthcare #MedicalBrainDrain #NHI #HealthcareCrisis

I believe there's a lot to learn from Rwanda on this. One key aspect was shifting the country to an objective of savings from 1998 (setting up Umurenge) -then prioritization of health - adopting a decentralized, participatory & evidence-based approach to health system strengthening. Beyond that- • Establishing Mutuelles de Santé, a voluntary and subsidized health insurance scheme that covers a comprehensive package of services, from primary to tertiary care. The scheme is financed by a combination of premiums, co-payments, and government subsidies, and is managed by local communities • Investing in health workforce development, by increasing the no. and quality of health professionals, creating incentives for rural deployment, and partnering with international institutions to train specialists and leaders. • Expanding health infrastructure and service delivery, by building and equipping health facilities, introducing performance-based financing and leveraging digital health solutions, such as electronic medical records to improve data collection, m&e /care • Promoting health equity and social determinants of health, by addressing the root causes of ill health, such as poverty, malnutrition, education, and gender inequality https://lnkd.in/dQySRUty

Innovative finance is reshaping the landscape of global health funding and accelerating the battle against major diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Notable initiatives include (RED), which has successfully generated over US$700 million through the sale of branded products, with proceeds benefiting the Global Fund. Additionally, the Debt2Health program has enabled ten countries to convert over US$226 million of debt into investments in domestic health programs. In India, the Global Fund's strategic use of blended finance has catalyzed a substantial US$400 million World Bank loan aimed at combating tuberculosis. Furthermore, results-based financing in Rwanda ensures that funds are only disbursed after specific health targets are met. Similarly, in South Africa, an outcome-based financing model utilizes a social impact bond specifically to reduce HIV rates among adolescent girls and young women. These innovative financing mechanisms are not only increasing funding efficiency but are also enhancing the sustainability of health initiatives globally. Read in detail: https://lnkd.in/ed5eWUJR #GlobalHealth #InnovativeFinance #ImpactInvesting

Today, May 15, 2024, a watershed moment will unfold as President Cyril Ramaphosa ceremonially signs the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill into law, etching a historic chapter in South Africa's history. This monumental occasion draws parallels to the pivotal enactment of the constitution of the Republic by President Nelson Mandela in 1996, underlining its profound significance in shaping the nation's future. More than ever, our healthcare system needs to confront the entrenched disparities plaguing the healthcare landscape. We need to address the systemic inequities in access to essential medical services, challenges posed by overconsumption, and poor healthcare outcomes. Moreover, we must overhaul the prevailing fee-for-service reimbursement model, notorious for incentivizing volume over quality, and we urgently need to rebalance the distribution of healthcare resources between the private and public sectors. However, amidst the anticipation surrounding this piece of legislation, a wave of apprehension, consternation, and uncertainty sweeps across society. It is a natural response to such monumental change, particularly one as far-reaching as the overhaul of a nation's healthcare system. Yet, in this moment of flux, the clarion call resounds louder than ever: It is through collective engagement and cooperation that South Africa will navigate the complexities and challenges inherent in restructuring its healthcare framework. Only then can South Africans realise the vision of a healthcare system that serves all its citizens, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. The imperatives are clear: the transition to value-based care, underpinned by robust data analytics and outcomes-driven practices, is paramount. South Africa must strive for better health outcomes commensurate with every rand spent, ensuring equity in access to care and outcomes. Strengthening the foundations of primary care, enhancing leadership and governance structures, and advancing towards universal health coverage are non-negotiable goals. As South Africa embarks on this momentous journey towards a more inclusive and resilient healthcare system, the question remains: Is the NHI the definitive solution? Only time will reveal the answer… #NHI #UniversalHealthCoverage #ValueBasedCare #Healthcare #TransformingHealthcare #CurisHealthcareSolutions

Thank you for posting this Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. and Hyacinthe Mushumbamwiza. I would like to point you to a recent published study that was conducted across 20 Ugandan hospitals measuring the impact of solar generated medical oxygen on pediatric pneumonia patients. Here is a quote from the study: After adjustment for calendar time and site in a linear mixed-effects logistic regression model, the relative risk of fatal outcome was reduced by 48·7% (95% CI 8·5–71·5). The estimated cost-effectiveness was US$25 per disability-adjusted life-year saved (6–505).https://lnkd.in/gnKWwAJ4 So the number in deathrate reduction is closer to 50% than 35%. All the more reason to deploy the solar powered #O2Cube into communities that lack access to oxygen. #missiondriveninnovation Innovative Canadians for Change (ICChange)

The Elephant in the room on implementing Universal Healthcare in Africa is :- 1) Not having enough Hospital Beds, 2) the second is REAL Health Workers (Doctors and Nurses and not the so called community workers);and 3) Drug Importation which drives foreign exchange risk It is not a money problem Without solving these three items, any project for country-wide health services will FAIL AB INITIO. #nhif #healthcarefinance #africa #insurance #kenbright

Unveiling a silent terror: 2,000 lives vanish annually in Bahrain's grip of Non-Communicable Diseases, constituting a shocking 75% of deaths. Beyond the human toll, the economic bleed of USD 1.4 billion annually raises an urgent alarm for innovative solutions. Prasanth Madavana   #fedo #fedovitals #technology #insurtech #ai #preventivehealthcare #healthcare #gcc #bahrain #mena #insurance #ncd #gdp   https://lnkd.in/gpbanYz2