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Lagos sets up over 1,400 service delivery points for free weeklong family health services Lagos State has set up over 1,400 service delivery points to offer free family health services for a week, aiming to improve family health and reduce preventable deaths. The state made this announcement as it begins the second round of the free, weeklong Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, disclosed that the program begins from December 16 to 20, 2024, and it promises free, life-saving healthcare services at designated centers across the state. Read More👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/dKiK9Nxi

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Empowering Vulnerable Families in Guinea through Free Medical Care In Guinea, access to essential healthcare services has been a significant challenge, especially for vulnerable families. However, recent initiatives are making a profound impact on the lives of many. The introduction of free medical care for children under five and pregnant women, including prenatal care and delivery services, has been a game-changer. This initiative ensures that even the most vulnerable families can access the healthcare they need without the burden of financial strain. By investing in the health of mothers and children, we are laying the foundation for a healthier, more prosperous Guinea. Let's continue to support and advocate for policies that ensure universal health coverage and protect the most vulnerable among us. https://lnkd.in/eFy_UcTZ

In the news 🗞️: Modern Ghana "In a move to address persistent maternal and newborn health challenges, the Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with USAID - Center for Innovation and Impact (CII), Grand Challenges Canada, and AMP Health, has launched ten innovative pilot projects under the Country Innovation Platform Ghana pilot partnership." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dqJndGjE #maternalhealth #innovation #healthcare

As a member of the World Health Organization Civil Society Commission, an accredited non-State actor of the World Health Organization African Region Committee, and a member of the WHO Implementing Best Practices #IBP Network, The Wellbeing Foundation Africa and I, were pleased to participate in and applaud the launch of the Networks of Care for Maternal and Newborn Health WHO's Implementation Guidance today. Networks of Care (NoC) are an innovative approach to strengthening primary care and maternal and newborn health services, focusing on cultivating relationships among health system stakeholders and enhancing relational elements such as multidisciplinary teamwork, leadership, and communication. These networks exist in diverse contexts, with existing studies demonstrating their effectiveness in improving quality of care and clinical outcomes for mothers and newborns. This first implementation guidance on Networks of Care for Maternal and Newborn Health provides a comprehensive framework that outlines the structural and relational elements that compose these networks and presents an overview of the evidence supporting their efficacy, through offering practical examples for establishing NoC’s, addressing critical financing, and outlining considerations for sustaining these networks over time. Additionally, it identifies development areas for future research to further advance the field. #WBFA recognises that empowered and educated patients are essential to a population’s good health and wellbeing outcomes, therefore the foundation is committed to the NoCs approach as a promising pathway to enhancing primary health care, which is vital for delivering 90% of universal health care services. By promoting strong linkages between community and hospital settings, Networks of Care not only foster collaborative management but also ensure the continuity of care for mothers and newborns. As we move forward, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa and I will actively engage in implementing these strategies to improve quality of care and outcomes, ensuring that every woman and newborn receives the compassionate, person-centred care they deserve. #WellbeingForAll  #PartnershipsForChange #NetworksofCare #MNCH

An innovative and impactful approach to improving community health in Cote D'Ivoire

Save the Children Côte d'Ivoire's #primaryhealthcare approach in #CotedIvoire is rooted in community ownership and is saving lives. Learn more below. Save the Children US Save the Children International

On 17th November 2024, the Medical Women's Association of Nigeria ( MWAN) and her collaborators ( ACEPHAP, CSSI, Pathfinder, BMGF) commemorated World Prematurity Day 2024, raising awareness through workshops, outreach programs, stakeholders and media engagements. 🔷We emphasized the urgent need for action to reduce the burden of prematurity and improve outcomes for over 13 million babies born too soon each year. 🔷In Nigeria, tackling the burden of prematurity demands immediate and decisive action. 🔹There is an urgent need to improve access to quality antenatal care which is critical to identifying and managing high-risk pregnancies, especially those complicated by hypertensive disorders and infections. 🔹Adequate training of healthcare providers, and equipping facilities with essential supplies can indirectly reduce preterm births by improving maternal health. 🔹Additionally, evidence-based practices such as the use of antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung maturation and kangaroo mother care post-delivery should be adopted to improve the outcomes of babies born premature. 🔹Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal deaths, is closely linked to preterm births, as it complicates pregnancies that may result in early delivery. 🔹 Adequate training of healthcare providers on prompt recognition and timely management of PPH is key to preventing countless maternal deaths from PPH. 🔹Together, we can build a future where no baby is born too soon to thrive. #healingwiththeloveofamother

🌍 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂ô𝐭𝐞 𝐝’𝐈𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞? 🌍 For more than 30 years, @savethechildrenci has worked tirelessly to improve access to and delivery of #PrimaryHealthCare services across #CotedIvoire, reducing preventable illness and death. We’ve strengthened the capacity of 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 who have treated 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 for malaria and other childhood illnesses. Our country-led approach brings care close to home through strengthened community health systems and community ownership. Our new brief, ‘Strengthening Primary and Community Health Care in Côte d’Ivoire,’ highlights how we build and equip #CommunityHealthWorkers to provide integrated community case management, deliver interventions for common childhood illnesses, prevent, and treat #malaria in pregnancy, and utilize key #DigitalHealth tools to enhance routine, quality community health data collection, reporting, and use. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/SCPHC What do you think are the critical factors to address to improve community health care in Côte d'Ivoire?" #HealthForAll Save the Children International Save the Children US

Is the customer always right...? This article makes me question what quality in healthcare truly means. What happened? a. Clients complained that the cost of antenatal tests were too high and frequent.  b. Facility reduced the frequency of urinalysis testing (screening for pre-eclampsia). c. Some clients were happy. d. A few Pre-eclampsia cases were not identified promptly, increasing risk of complications. Post project Aisha: e. ANC checklist was instituted f. Urinalysis testing was re-commenced at every antenatal visit. g. More pre-eclampsia cases were promptly identified, reducing risk of complications to clients. Learnings: The customer is always right, only in matters of taste. In a field like healthcare where there is a lot of asymmetrical information, we cannot afford to give in to the every whim and caprice of our clients. Especially when it may compromise on the quality of care they receive.