AUB Global Health Institute’s Post

📊 Our study published in the Journal of Public Health International delves into the quality of maternal and newborn health indicators in Rwanda's Western Province. 🌍 🔍 Key Findings: Only 40% of countries have adequate systems for birth and death data. Rwanda's maternal health data tends to be over-reported. Insufficient quality detected in one out of four maternal and newborn health indicators. Lack of data validation meetings and incomplete reporting tools contribute to data quality issues. 👩🔬 Implications: Monthly data validation meetings chaired by healthcare leaders are crucial for high-quality data. Supportive supervisions in data quality and management are essential for improvement. 📰 Check out the full article for deeper insights: https://lnkd.in/gWmA2SJh #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #DataQuality #Rwanda #ResearchArticle

🌍 Exploring the Future of Reproductive Health in Uganda 🌍 The future of reproductive health in Uganda holds immense potential for transformation. With advancements in health policy, data analysis, and innovative monitoring and evaluation techniques, we have the tools to make a significant impact. 🔍 Key Focus Areas: Health Policy: How can we shape policies that ensure better access to reproductive health services for all? Data Analysis: Leveraging data to identify gaps and opportunities in our healthcare system. Monitoring and Evaluation: Implementing effective strategies to track and improve health outcomes. 📢 Join the Conversation: If you are passionate about enhancing reproductive health and improving health systems, let's connect and share insights. Together, we can work towards a healthier future for our communities. 🔗 #ReproductiveHealth #HealthPolicy #DataDriven #PublicHealth #UgandaHealth #HealthcareInnovation

Excited to share our latest research on the barriers Afghan refugees in Pakistan face in accessing essential maternal, neonatal, and child health services, particularly in Quetta, Balochistan. These challenges have been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by deep-rooted health inequities and systemic barriers. Our study sheds light on the urgent need for resilient, accessible healthcare solutions for displaced populations, and the critical role of addressing these disparities in improving health outcomes. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dMj3ANjm Junaid Razzak | HUBA ATIQ | Nurali Jivani | Yasir Shafiq | Zabin Wajid Ali | Kantesh Kumar

Understanding Types of Obstetric Fistula. Watch our latest video to gain insights into this critical women's health issue and join the discussion on improving maternal healthcare. Feel free to mention other types of Obstetric fistula in the comment section. Education As A Vaccine United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja #SRH4U #ObstetricFistula #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth #Reproductivematters

It is a proud moment for Africa with Nigeria's recent announcement that free emergency Caesarean sections will be made available to underprivileged women in an aim to reduce the maternal mortality rate, which is the third-highest in Africa. GIS plays a significant role in understanding access to public health services and identifying where they are most needed. The Global Women's Health Indicators storymap articulates these insights from a global perspective, providing a model that can be emulated by countries to highlight their unique national context and share their efforts in improving access to maternal healthcare. Explore the story here > https://arcg.is/4fq05 #TrendsInHealth #MaternalMortality #sdg3 #Agenda2063 #StoryMaps

I recently attended a webinar focusing on leveraging routine health facility data to monitor and estimate maternal and child health indicators in Uganda. Key takeaways include: - Routine health facility data allows for estimating maternal and child health coverage between scheduled demographic surveys. - Prioritizing data quality assessment, particularly when computing denominators, is crucial. - Ensuring completeness and consistency in reporting is vital for accurate computation of numerators. The next steps may involve capacity building at the district level, which is essential to enhance data quality. #CountDown2030 #APHRC

In this commentary, we discussed strategies to “Enhance Effective Delivery of Quality Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Services”. Reproductive health education (RHE) is central to the health and well-being of adolescents and young people. Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) education should not be denied to adolescents. It should be made available and accessible for all. Enhancing adolescent health literacy involves strategies that ensure young people can effectively understand and use health information, including SRH information. Three approaches can be followed to enhance and ensure the effective delivery of quality adolescent SRH services: 1. Enhancing adolescents’ health literacy. 2. Making SRH services accessible, acceptable, and appropriate to adolescents. 3. Engaging in meaningful adolescent and community participation. Read the full commentary here: https://lnkd.in/dJVyBK4s

Day 3 of Tanzania Health Summit 2024 #THS2024, on going health forum “Addressing Maternal and Perinatal Deaths in Tanzania: Using Root Cause Analysis Methodology to target support and interventions” #THS2024

#ResearchHighlight from Justinah Maluni and Dorothy Oluoch KEMRI - Wellcome Trust, NDM Centre for Global Health Research - After #NeonatalCare, what next? A qualitative study of mothers’ post-discharge experiences after #PrematureBirth in Kenya   Each year, 15 million babies are born prematurely, with Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia accounting for over half. Weak healthcare systems and poverty in SSA worsen outcomes for mothers and babies. This study explores the challenges mothers face post-discharge and suggests strategies to improve care and reduce mortality and readmission rates.   Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/esMpGt5c Full publication 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDV3eqY8

Do you trust those data?? - Great article on #CHWs and quality data Regeru Njoroge Regeru Lilian Otiso Meghan Kumar, PhD Kingsley Chikaphupha Miriam Taegtmeyer Read this mixed methods study to learn how high-quality data are essential to monitor and evaluate #communityhealthworker #CHW programmes in low- and middle-income countries striving towards universal health coverage and results from Kenya and Malawi! https://lnkd.in/eprZCtS7