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TALYOKOS HEALTH CENTER IN WAPENAMANDA DISTRICT TO BE COMPLETED NEXT YEAR The Wapenamanda District Development Authority (WDDA) is committed to ensuring that the upgrade and construction of the K6.2 million Talyokos Health Center is completed as scheduled. Wapenamanda Open MP and Finance Minister Miki Kaeok highlighted the upgrade of the Talyokos Aid Post in the Wapenamanda Rural Local Level Government into a level two community health post. Read more:https://lnkd.in/gbQ6TWh9 #EMTVOnline

"Abandoned PHC is just one of our problems" – Community Leader. In Oyediran Village, Osun State, the challenges are multifaceted. Mr. Taofeek Amao, a community leader, underscores that while the abandoned Primary Healthcare Center (PHC) is a significant concern, it is merely one piece of a larger puzzle of issues. The village contends with a failing road network, lack of electricity, and inadequate access to clean drinking water. These conditions have forced many residents to relocate, further decreasing the village’s visibility and the likelihood of receiving much-needed government intervention. In a comprehensive report, frontline journalist Noah Aderoju delves into these pressing issues, highlighting the critical need for restoring healthcare services and addressing the broader infrastructure deficits. The story calls for immediate and coordinated action to uplift Oyediran Village and similar communities. Explore the full report and join the call for action: https://bit.ly/3zducC7 #HealthcareAccess #CommunityHealth #OsunState #PrimaryHealthcare #PublicHealth #HealthEquity

Our #Annual #Impact #report for year 2023 is out! This document highlights #Amref Kenya's #incredible #achievements and the #impact created in advancing #primary #healthcare in Kenya. Enjoy the read! Key highlights of our achievements: 1. Established 69 #Primary #Care #Networks (PCNs) 2. Supported the Ministry of Health (MOH), Division of Digital Health in #deploying the first ever #PCN #Observatory 3. Supported the roll out of the #Electronic #Health #Information(eCHIS) for CHPs in 18 Counties 4. In facilities we support, #fewer #newborn #deaths were reported with a drop from 10.3 to 9.5 out of every 1,000 births 5. Through our #Community #Case #Management #Model, we managed to reduce #malaria cases in endemic zones which #dropped from 24.8 to 18.8 per 1,000 people over the year. 6. To address the NCD burden, we continue to #promote #early #detection of cases by #equipping #community #health #promoters (CHPs) with proper tools and skills set to #screen and #refer patients 7. We continue to work towards #elimination of #neglected #tropical #diseases

Here is a thought piece from my colleague Benon Kalangari Tumwine and I on how optimizing performance of private wings in public health facilities potentially reduces the adverse effects of an ever tightening fiscal space and a shifting donor-aid landscape. Domestication of resources to finance health programmes for improved population heath has recently emerged as a top strategic priority in fragile and resource constrained health systems. #USAID #KPMG #Palladium #LSEDepartmentofHealthPolicy #ACCA #EdinburghBusinessSchool #HealthSystems #MinistryofHealthUganda #WorldHealthOrganisation

The healthcare crisis is perhaps the most heartbreaking and visible evidence of the neglect that Western Kenya endures. Unlike other regions, Western lacks a single ICU or HDU in any public hospital. There are no trauma centers, high-end labs for medical diagnostics, or even public mental health facilities across the five counties. Basic healthcare services are a challenge, with countless lives lost to preventable conditions due to a dearth of emergency medical resources. In a region where healthcare infrastructure is practically nonexistent, illnesses that would otherwise be treatable turn into death sentences, adding to the frustration and despair of the local population.

🌿 Do you #KnowYourFunders? Today’s AwardedGrants.AU carousel spotlights the National Indigenous Australian Agency’s Indigenous Health #Grants, supporting improved health outcomes and wellbeing for Indigenous communities over the past 12 months. 💡 Explore the programs funded, the impact on community health, and how these grants are driving sustainable, culturally sensitive healthcare solutions. 📌 Follow us for regular updates on funding opportunities and success stories. 💬 Interested in how these grants could support your health initiatives? Comment below and sign up for a free trial today! #IndigenousHealthGrants #KnowYourFunders #AwardedGrantsAU #NIAA #CommunityWellbeing #CulturalHealth #GovernmentGrants #HealthForAll #FundingOpportunities

As I get ready to leave Nairobi after few productive sessions building capacities of the Health system, I am reminded yet again of the gap between Training and Capacity Building. At the end of the day, we need to be accountable for the following; 1. How can the state and various agencies leverage 'Built Capacities' to deliver Health services and respond to emergencies with speed at scale? 2. How empowered and valued do community health workers (and other practitioners on the frontline) feel and how does that translate to meaningful outcomes for communities and people in need? 3. Do beneficiaries see a change in access to decent care? 3. How are agencies working independently and collectively to build on all the investments made over the years to elevate outcomes? Or do we find ourselves doing the same thing over and over again and expect better results!

Strengthening health systems is complex, nuanced and multisectoral work but the value of partnerships that design integrated, responsive solutions like Supply Chain for Community Health Workers in Liberia is clear as can be: 90% reduction in stock outs.

Civil society organizations play a crucial role in collaborating with governments to develop and implement effective policies addressing malnutrition. This partnership can enhance community engagement, ensure that policies are grounded in local realities, and promote accountability in nutrition governance.