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Discover how Ethiopia’s innovative Health Extension Program is transforming health outcomes and advancing Universal Health Coverage. Dr. Mekdes Daba, Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, shares insights on the pivotal role of Community Health Workers in bridging gaps in healthcare access, improving maternal and child health, and reducing financial barriers for rural communities. From significant reductions in maternal mortality to increased vaccination coverage, Ethiopia’s achievements highlight the power of political commitment, resource allocation, and South-South collaboration. As we celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day under the theme “Health: It’s on the Government,” learn more about Ethiopia's Health Extension Program in advancing UHC. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eS5yqd5C Let’s celebrate progress, share lessons, and continue the journey towards #HealthForAll. #UHC #CommunityHealthWorkers #GlobalHealth #Ethiopia #HealthEquity #HeDPAC

On Universal Health Coverage Day, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has access to quality health services without facing financial hardship. Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) isn’t just a goal—it’s a fundamental right and a cornerstone of global health equity. At HeDPAC, we are dedicated to accelerating progress towards UHC by: 1️⃣ Strengthening health systems through innovative South-South collaborations. 2️⃣ Building a strong and responsive health workforce specially in underserved communities with a special focus on primary healthcare level. 3️⃣ Promoting access to essential medicines and services for all. This UHC Day we are calling on governments to invest in health for all and protect people – particularly the most vulnerable among us – from impoverishing health spending. Let’s unite our efforts and advocate for strong, sustainable health systems that put people first. Together, we can make #HealthForAll a reality. #UHCDay #UniversalHealthCoverage #GlobalHealth #GlobalSouth #EquityInHealth #SustainableDevelopment #HeDPAC

Today is Human Rights Day. At HeDPAC we reaffirm that health is a basic human right for everyone and everywhere . We are dedicated to promoting universal health coverage anchored on global health equity. We focus on ensuring the highest physical and mental health standards through strong primary health care systems. Let’s commemorate Human Rights Day by recommitting to the fight for global health equity. Together, we can build a future where access to healthcare is a right—not a privilege. Join us in our mission to make health systems stronger, smarter, and fairer. #HumanRightsDay #HealthForAll #UniversalHealthCoverage #HeDPAC #GlobalHealth #EquityForAll

Au terme de sa mission de cadrage au Burkina Faso, la délégation de HeDPAC a eu une discussion fructueuse avec l’équipe du Ministère de la Santé conduite par le Secrétaire Général Dr Issa Ouedraogo. Le secteur de la santé du Burkina Faso accomplit un travail louable au niveau primaire avec un programme de santé communautaire bien structuré, comprenant des agents itinérants de santé (AIS) en transition vers des cadres plus qualifiés en tant qu'agents de santé communautaires (ASC). La mobilisation communautaire est un élément important du programme de santé communautaire avec l’engagement des jeunes, des hommes et des femmes ainsi que des organisations communautaires autochtones. Des recommandations clés ont été discutées et approuvées, notamment la rationalisation de l'affectation des ASC dans les postes de santé et la garantie d'un temps suffisant dans la communauté pour relever les défis urgents en matière de santé, l'élargissement des opportunités de parcours de carrière pour leur développement futur, le renforcement des capacités, l'amélioration du système d'approvisionnement et la numérisation, entre autres. HeDPAC appuiera le #MOH à maintenir un système de santé communautaire solide et résilient. #BurkinaFaso #santécommunautaire #développementfutur #numérisation #HeDPAC

At the end of its scoping mission, the HeDPAC delegation had a fruitful discussion with the Ministry of Health team led by Secretary General Dr. Issa Ouedraogo. The health sector is doing commendable work at the primary level with a well-structured community health system program, with Agents Itinérants de Santé (AIS) being transitioned into more qualified positions as Agents de Santé Communautaires (ASC). Community mobilisation is a strong component of the community health programme with engagement of youth, men, and women as well as indigenous community based organizations. Key recommendations were discussed and agreed upon, including rationalizing the allocation of ASC in health posts and ensuring adequate time in the community to address pressing health challenges, expanding career pathway opportunities for future growth, capacity building, supply system improvements and digitalization, among others. HeDPAC will work with the #MOH to build strong and resilient community health programme. #BurkinaFaso #communityhealth #capacitybuilding #digitalization #futuregrowth #HeDPAC

La délégation de HeDPAC, conduite par notre CEO, Haileyesus Getahun, est actuellement au Burkina Faso pour une mission de renforcement du programme de santé communautaire du pays. Lors d'une réunion avec Son Excellence le Ministre Dr Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou, celui-ci a salué les efforts du Ministère pour maintenir l'accès aux services de santé essentiels en s'appuyant sur la plateforme des agents de santé communautaires, même dans les zones de conflit marquées par l'insécurité. Il a également reconnu l’intégration des agents de santé communautaire dans la fonction publique, ce qui est essentiel pour la durabilité du programme. Des cadres supérieurs du Ministère de la Santé et des Écoles Nationales de Santé Publique ont souligné le rôle crucial des agents de santé communautaires dans leurs services respectifs, ainsi que les efforts déployés pour renforcer leurs capacités et moderniser leurs outils. Les principaux défis nécessitant une attention accrue ont été discutés et des solutions ont été envisagées. HeDPAC va appuyer le programme en faveur de la pérennité et du renforcement du leadership et de l'appropriation par le gouvernement. #BurkinaFaso #sustainability #healthcare #communityhealth #SantéBurkinaFaso #PublicHealth #HeDPAC

The HeDPAC delegation, led by our CEO, Haileyesus Getahun, is currently in Burkina Faso for a mission to strengthen the community health program of the country. In a meeting with His Excellency Minister Dr. Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou, he commended the Ministry's efforts in maintaining access to essential health services using the community health workers platform, even in conflict zones challenged by insecurity. He also acknowledged the integration of community health workers into the civil service, which is crucial for the sustainability of the programme. Senior members of the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Schools emphasized the vital role of community health workers in their respective services and the efforts being made to enhance their capacity and modernize their tools. Key challenges that require further attention were discussed and solutions sought. HeDPAC is pleased to support the program for sustainability and enhanced government leadership and ownership. #BurkinaFaso #sustainability #healthcare #communityhealth #SantéBurkinaFaso #PublicHealth #HeDPAC

This week in New York, HeDPAC CEO Haileyesus Getahun met with Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer to the UN of the African Union, to explore ways to strengthen South-South collaboration and foster partnerships in order to create a stronger, more united front in the pursuit of health equity and resilience across the Global South within the United Nations platform. #GlobalHealth #UNAdvocacy #HealthEquity #SDG3 #GlobalSouth #UniversalHealthCoverage #AfricanUnion #HeDPAC

Le dernier jour de notre mission en #RCA, notre CEO Haileyesus Getahun, accompagné du Ministre de la Santé Dr Pierre SOMSE, a rencontré S.E. Marie Michelle MOUANGA, Ministre du Travail, de l'Emploi, de la Protection Sociale et de la Formation Professionnelle, et S.E. Bruno YAPANDE, Ministre de l'Administration Territoriale, de la Décentralisation et du Développement Local. Les deux Ministres ont réitéré leur soutien à l'accent mis par le Ministère de la Santé sur l'engagement communautaire et ont exprimé leur ferme conviction que les agents de santé communautaires jouent un rôle crucial dans leurs communautés respectives, contribuant à la santé et au bien-être de la population. Leur formation et leur professionnalisation favoriseront les opportunités d'emploi pour les jeunes et les femmes, ainsi que l'amélioration de la protection sociale. HeDPAC salue cet engagement intersectoriel en faveur de la professionnalisation des agents de santé communautaires en tant que solution locale durable pour répondre aux défis sanitaires urgents, notamment la mortalité maternelle et infantile élevée adaptée au contexte local. #HeDPAC #RCA #CommunityHealth #CHW #Sustainability #CapacityBuilding #Healthcare

At the last day of our mission in #CAR, our CEO Haileyesus Getahun along with Minister of health Dr Pierre SOMSE met H.E. Marie Michelle MOUANGA, Minister of Labor, Employment, Social Protection, and Professional Training, and H.E. Bruno YAPANDE, Minister of Territorial Administration, Decentralization, and Local Development. Both Ministers reiterated their support for the Ministry of Health's orientation toward community engagement and expressed their full conviction that community health workers play a crucial role in their respective communities, contributing to health and the well-being of the population. Their training and professionalization will promote employment for youth and women, as well as enhance social protection. HeDPAC commends this cross sectoral commitment for professionalizing community health workers as a sustainable home-grown solution to address pressing health challenges including the high maternal and infant mortality tailored to local context. #HeDPAC #CAR #CommunityHealth #CHW #Sustainability #CapacityBuilding #Healthcare