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Empowering the largest generation of young people with the tools they need to plan their futures is central to achieving both FP2020 goals and the Sustainable Development Goals. Young leaders should be able to obtain, analyze, and compellingly present data to make their case to leaders and policy makers of the need for more resources, [more…]
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A growing body of evidence shows that many women in low- and middle-income countries are not getting the respectful, supportive, high-quality antenatal care (ANC) they need and expect. Quality ANC is essential for a healthy pregnancy and has an important role in fostering a positive pregnancy experience. Group ANC models—pregnancy clubs—are emerging as a promising [more…]
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Drug susceptibility testing should be offered to all TB-infected people to ensure they are started on appropriate and effective treatment. Molecular tests, such as line probe assays (LPAs) are increasingly being used to rapidly diagnose TB and initiate appropriate treatment. The GLI Core Group, WHO Global TB Program, and the Supranational Reference Laboratory developed a [more…]
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Country leaders across the world have identified universal health coverage (UHC) as a critical component for improved health outcomes as well as for their national economies. To continue the political momentum, the Government of Japan added UHC to the G20 Finance Ministers’ agenda. Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit and the G20 Finance Ministers meeting, [more…]
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The use of reliable information from a well-designed health information system is critical for decision-making during disease outbreaks and to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and ultimately ensure improved outcomes. To this effect, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, with the support of PATH, is implementing the Data Use Partnership (DUP) under the Ministry [more…]
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Laboratory biosafety is critical to protect healthcare workers and to ensure proper diagnostic results. Failures in biosafety occur when risk and sustainability are not included in the implementation process. This webinar from the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease discusses challenges and solutions to this important topic. Case studies are presented where risk was [more…]
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En 2013, Rwanda’s Ministry of Health established the national health care accreditation program, which guides facilities to define, implement and measure standards that describe the expected quality of care. Adapted from internationally recognized standards, the program aids health facility staff to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care that mitigates unnecessary risks, prevents further harm to patients, y [more…]
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By 2030, more people in sub-Saharan Africa will be affected by diseases associated with wealth than those associated with poverty. How can we adapt and design our programs to address this imminent need? In multiple countries, MSH is leveraging infectious disease platforms to address the growing burden of NCDs. This webinar highlights experience integrating services [more…]
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This webinar, hosted by the USAID-funded Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) Program addresses how access to and use of quality data and information management tools enables governments, healthcare providers, and program managers in low- y países de ingreso mediano (LMICs) to make effective and data-informed decisions. This webinar provides an overview of how [more…]
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This webinar was hosted by Family Planning 2020 (FP2020). FP2020 launched its sixth annual progress report, FP2020: Catalyzing Collaboration, on November 12 during the International Conference on Family Planning in Kigali, Rwanda. Key findings featured in the report are discussed in this webinar. In this video, FP2020 staff discuss the themes of this year’s report, [more…]
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