The HSFA Fellowship Program This program is a 9-month-long FAH initiative aimed at equipping Ministry of Health personnel with essential skills in health systems strengthening, leadership, governance, and health financing. What makes FAH's fellowship program unique? Bilingual program - All program materials and sessions are delivered in both French and English. … [Read more...] about Health Systems and Financing Accelerator (HSFA) Fellowship Program
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Strengthening Community-Level Health Supply Chains in Kenya
Originally posted on VillageReach No single actor can solve Kenya’s health challenges alone. — Dr. Maureen Kimani, Head, Division of Community Health, Ministry of Health, Kenya. Across Kenya, there is a growing recognition that effective delivery of health commodities up to the community level is essential for achieving universal health coverage. Over the past year, … [Read more...] about Strengthening Community-Level Health Supply Chains in Kenya
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
Martha Masawa: A Community Health Worker Transforming Health Care Access in Migori County, Kenya
Originally posted on VillageReach “In the village, people call me doctor. I am respected by my community,” says Martha Masawa with pride. “People come to me for help. They ask for medicine and advice. I’m happy because now I’m a ‘doctor’ and have medical knowledge. I can give medicine and advise people to do this and that. I never used to do this in the past!” Martha’s … [Read more...] about Martha Masawa: A Community Health Worker Transforming Health Care Access in Migori County, Kenya
Updates on Community Health and Primary Health Care – December 2024
Henry B. Perry, III, MD, PhD, MPH is a Senior Associate in the Health Systems Program of the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland. He joined Hopkins in 2009; his career prior to that has included stints working with Future Generations, Curamericas Global, ICDDR,B, the BASICS Project in Bangladesh, and … [Read more...] about Updates on Community Health and Primary Health Care – December 2024