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 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
Shaping the Future of Health Financing: FAH in 2025
As we embark on 2025, the Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) finds itself at a pivotal juncture. This year marks the third year of implementing our ambitious 2023-2027 strategy—a roadmap that has guided us through significant achievements and positioned us to drive even greater impact. Our commitment to ensuring sustainable financing for community health systems remains … [Read more...] about Shaping the Future of Health Financing: FAH in 2025
The Looming Crisis in Community Health: The Impact of the US Foreign Aid Freeze on Community Health Worker Programs
In the last few weeks, US foreign assistance has come under attack by the Trump administration, with Elon Musk and his team effectively shutting down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and freezing foreign aid. USAID sent stop work orders to all its contractors at the end of January 2025, leading to a halt in life-saving services across the world. … [Read more...] about The Looming Crisis in Community Health: The Impact of the US Foreign Aid Freeze on Community Health Worker Programs