World Health Summit’s Post

𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐟 & 𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐲𝐚: #Healthcare When climate concerns are escalating, the role of CHWs in providing accessible care and adapting health systems to a changing environment has never been more critical. Boosting the CHW workforce is a sustainable solution to combatting both communicable diseases and climate-induced health emergencies. As the AU Summit approaches, the spotlight should be on African leaders to prioritise the development of an integrated professional community health workforce. READ MORE: https://ow.ly/9JSq50QAyn8

Yesterday on World Health Day, we recognised the critical importance of health equity and access to quality healthcare for all. In South Africa, where healthcare disparities persist, it's imperative to amplify efforts towards universal health coverage. SDG 3, Good Health and Wellbeing aims to prevent needless suffering from preventable diseases and premature death by focusing on key targets that boost the health of a country's overall population. In order to achieve this goal, we must unite; from private sector ,to government structures and individuals; to empower communities and build resilience, ensuring every individual has the opportunity to live a healthy life. 🌍💪 #WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll #GlobalHealth #SouthAfrica"

On #WorldHealthDay, let’s unite to defend the fundamental right to health. With diseases, disasters, and conflicts devastating lives and air pollution claiming a life every 5 seconds, the right to health is under threat worldwide. In #Africa, where 30% of children under 5 face stunting and 40% of women suffer from #irondeficiencyanemia, the urgency is clear. Despite health being recognized as a human right in many African constitutions, over half the population lacks full access to essential services. This year’s theme, #MyHealthMyRight, calls for action to ensure access to #qualityhealthcare, #education, #safedrinkingwater, #cleanair, #nutritiousfood, #adequatehousing, #fairworkingconditions, #environmentalsustainability, and #freedomfromdiscrimination. Let’s ensure #healthequity for all! 👉🏽 Explore the #GoodHealth section on our website here: https://lnkd.in/dAvX4-ZN 🎨: Tomi Abe #susinsight

Right now more than 20,000 health workers are discussing #Climate and #Health at #TeachToReach We asked #TeachToReach Contributor Pamela Njeru, an NGO health worker in Tharakanithi County, #Kenya how climate change is impacting the health of her community. “Climate change affects the community through an increase of illnesses and disruption of treatment. During the recent floods there was disruption of food, vaccines and medicine supply. The community wasn’t able to get enough food, clean water and medicine, those on treatment didn’t go to pick their medicine. Many of the TB affected people in the community were forced to interrupt treatment. This led to them starting treatment from zero again on the treatment schedule, this has affected them mentally and physically. I believe climate change is harming health because when TB treatment is interrupted it may cause death, resistant TB drug resistant TB or even multi-drug resistant TB. What I need to do is data collection in the community from those who are affected by the change of climate and also research more on the effects.” Join colleagues from all over the world to meet, network, and learn at Teach to Reach. Share your experience and earn recognition as a Teach to Reach Contributor. Together, we learn from each other to catalyze change at local level. To request your invitation to Teach to Reach, follow the link in the first comment. Note: To protect the confidentiality of participating professionals, AI was used to generate an illustrative image for social media. #TeachtoReach #climate #health #Trust #PublicHealth #PeerLearning #Kenya

In the sidelines of #UNGA79 we held an informal discussion with #LusakaAgenda Working Group members. We shared experiences to sustain the momentum and refine implementation at country level. Efficiency of #HealthFinancing will translate into better health outcomes globally. https://lnkd.in/dS2KNd7V United Nations Foundation UHC2030 - Taking action for universal health coverage World Health Organization UNICEF AMREF African Union

To safeguard the health of women and newborns, it is imperative that we integrate climate considerations into our health programs and policies, work toward building #PrimaryHealthCare systems that can withstand climate shocks, and increase access to #SelfCare options that can make health care accessible during climate events. Conversely, women and newborns must be prioritized in the global climate response. "As global leaders gather at #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan next month, I urge them to prioritize the health impacts of #ClimateChange, particularly on vulnerable groups." – Dr. Hannah Blencowe of LSHTM. Read more from our October newsletter – protecting women and babies in a changing climate – and don't miss the following new features: 🔎 #MNHMovementMaker spotlight with Christina Chilimba 📖 Community blog posts, resources, and events roundup 📽 Ideas to Action video with Binta Garba Bello, a nurse midwife in northern Nigeria, on responding to PPH with the E-MOTIVE approach Read the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gby6Zy65 Help drive the #MNCH conversation: https://lnkd.in/gzT278-N #SDGs #GlobalGoals #PostpartumHemorrhage #PartnersForChange #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth cc London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London; Jhpiego

At Africa Health Access, we’re committed to turning the tide on global health challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has set back life expectancy by nearly a decade, revealed the recent UN report on the SDG3 , but we see this as a call to action. ☂ 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞: More than half the world lacks essential health services. We’re advocating for universal coverage to ensure health and well-being for all. 👩⚕️ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: A stark contrast in health worker density between low and high-income countries calls for a global redistribution of resources. 🤰 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: With maternal mortality rates still high, we’re focusing on quality care to save lives. 👶 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝟓 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥: Progress has slowed, but we’re working to ensure no child is left behind. Join us in building resilient health systems for a healthier tomorrow. Full report here : https://lnkd.in/eNbreAQg #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HealthForAll #AfricaHealthAccess #publichealth #SDGs #maternalhealth #under5mortality #UHC #mentalhealth . 🌍💪

Youth engagement is key in improving community health outcomes.

Around the world, inequities in health prevent underserved populations from achieving their full potential. Climate change, conflict and the pandemic further expose the vulnerability of global health systems. To better manage health priorities and be on the right track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, North-South collaraborations play critical role in strengthening the resilience of the health systems and provide essential and life-saving health services. At Afya Plus we believe established partnerships between North and South organizations creates a better platforms for knowledge sharing and skills exchange which are crucial elements in advancing adoption of modern technology, latest policies and community of practice for supporting efforts towards building a heathier future for all. We are grateful to host a team from Corus International today to explore and build a better foundation for strategic partnerships on accelerating realization of health priorities using locally led approaches centered at addressing social inequalities for a long-term impact. #BehaviouralScienceForBetterHealth