The Central African Republic (CAR) Government has made important strides in improving the health of its people over recent years. However, persistent challenges remain: a shortage of health workers, a limited number of health facilities – especially in rural areas – and constrained funding continue to hamper access to essential health services. The burden of communicable … [Read more...] about Strengthening Health Systems in the Central African Republic: A Strategic Push Toward Universal Health Coverage
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We Know Where the Money Went. Now Comes the Harder Question: Where Should It Go Next?
When conversations about financing are had, they often focus on one question: do we have enough money? But perhaps the more important question is this: are we spending available resources in the right places? The Zambia National Health Accounts (2022–2024) provide an important picture of how resources are flowing through the country’s health system and what this means for … [Read more...] about We Know Where the Money Went. Now Comes the Harder Question: Where Should It Go Next?
Scaling Up Service Quality Assessments (SQA) for Community Health in Zambia
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
Health Systems and Financing Accelerator (HSFA) Fellowship Program
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
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