The Risk of Gender Equality Setbacks in Health Financing As donor funding for health shifts and declines, governments across Africa are under immense pressure to mobilize domestic resources and prioritize essential services (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). While this transition is necessary for long-term sustainability, it comes with a significant risk—gender equality … [Read more...] about Navigating the Changing Donor Landscape: Why Gender Equality Must Remain a Priority in Health Financing
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Transforming Health Systems From Within: The Power of Government Partnership
The transformation of healthcare systems rarely begins in boardrooms or policy papers – it often starts with frontline experiences. As someone who has spent years working with system catalysts across the globe, I’ve witnessed how personal frustration with systemic barriers can spark revolutionary change in healthcare delivery. Beyond Hospital Walls The story of community … [Read more...] about Transforming Health Systems From Within: The Power of Government Partnership
The U.S. Foreign Aid Suspension: A Public Health Crisis with a Gendered Impact in East & Southern Africa
Introduction: A Policy Decision with Deep Gendered Consequences The recent suspension of U.S. foreign aid is not just a financial setback for health systems in East and Southern Africa—it is a gendered crisis that disproportionately affects women, girls, and community health workers (CHWs). Countries like Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Mali rely heavily on U.S. funding to … [Read more...] about The U.S. Foreign Aid Suspension: A Public Health Crisis with a Gendered Impact in East & Southern Africa
The Gender Case for Investing in Community Health
Community health is fundamental to primary healthcare (PHC), playing a crucial role in delivering essential services to remote populations and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Community Health Workers or Volunteers (CHWs) are central to these efforts, providing vital healthcare services and acting as catalysts for change, addressing deep-rooted issues such as gender … [Read more...] about The Gender Case for Investing in Community Health
Fostering Equity in Health Leadership: a gender transformative leadership workshop in Zambia
In the month of December, Zambia’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Financing Alliance for Health (FAH), successfully hosted a transformative Gender Transformative Leadership (GTL) Workshop. The workshop was attended by Senior and Middle Level Managers in the Ministry of Health representing all levels of the health system. This event marked a bold step forward in … [Read more...] about Fostering Equity in Health Leadership: a gender transformative leadership workshop in Zambia