Despite the inclusion of Service Quality Assessment (SQA) tools in the Ministry of Health (MoH) Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance (QIQA) guidelines, their operational use to monitor compliance with service delivery standards has remained limited—particularly in Community Health. Recognizing this gap, the Community Health Unit, with support from the Financing Alliance … [Read more...] about Scaling Up Service Quality Assessments (SQA) for Community Health in Zambia
Country Voices
Senegal’s Leadership in Tackling Gender Inequalities Among Community Health Workers
Senegal is showing bold leadership in its commitment to building a more equitable and effective health system—by directly confronting gender inequalities faced by frontline community health workers. In a groundbreaking initiative, the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS), with technical support from the Financing Alliance for Health (FAH), conducted a national gender … [Read more...] about Senegal’s Leadership in Tackling Gender Inequalities Among Community Health Workers
ABOLISHING USER FEES: A GENDER IMPERATIVE IN A CHANGING AID LANDSCAPE
At a rural clinic gate, a mother waits with her feverish child. She has walked for hours, but the nurse cannot admit them. The reason is not lack of compassion or clinical skill, but money: without user fees, there will be no consultation, no diagnosis, and no medicine. This scene is a recurring tragedy across many countries, and one that disproportionately hurts women and … [Read more...] about ABOLISHING USER FEES: A GENDER IMPERATIVE IN A CHANGING AID LANDSCAPE
FAH Strengthening Community Health in Senegal: Q1 2025 Highlights
Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) and Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS) made significant strides in strengthening community health system and health financing in Senegal through provision of quality technical assistance and effective policy dialogue. These activities directly supported national priorities and laid the groundwork for stronger and more equitable … [Read more...] about FAH Strengthening Community Health in Senegal: Q1 2025 Highlights
FAH Fiscal Sponsorship Program
Many high-impact nonprofits and charitable projects in Africa face challenges in securing international donor funding because they lack a 501(c)(3) status. A 501(c)(3) is a classification under US law that exempts a public charity from federal income tax. It also allows donors to receive tax deductions for their contributions to that public charity. As a result, many donors … [Read more...] about FAH Fiscal Sponsorship Program