Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research

Two new calls for proposal focusing on understanding health service delivery in conflict-affected settings. One on #Yemen and other on #Somalia. PIs (and their institution) should be based in these countries. The proposals should focus on one of two themes: 1️⃣ delivering services across jurisdictions; or 2️⃣ service delivery models and packages. Deadline: 19 August. More info and apply > https://lnkd.in/gjNHPjn

The deadline for nominations for the Societal Awards is approaching fast – submit by July 31st! 🏆 #SocietalAwards #NominateNow#HealthSystemsGlobal#HSR2024 https://lnkd.in/ev4dzVAd

🚀 Exciting opportunity alert Call for proposals: developing health systems impact models in low- and middle-income countries The Alliance, in collaboration with Health Systems Global and with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has just issued a new call for proposals focused on health systems impact modelling. The aim is to enhance our understanding of how different health systems interventions can impact health service delivery and health outcomes. 🔍 What we’re looking for: We invite proposals that leverage innovative modelling approaches to simulate the impact of health system changes. This includes the integration of multiple data sources, sophisticated analytical techniques and collaborative efforts across disciplines. 🌍 Eligible countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda and South Africa 📅 Deadline: 15 August 2024, 23:59 📄 How to apply: The full call for proposals, including submission guidelines and evaluation criteria, can be found on the Alliance website: https://lnkd.in/gjNHPjn

Just a reminder – there's less that two weeks to submit expressions of interest for our new grants on HPSR for vaccine uptake in LMICs. We've also been adding clarifications to questions on our funding webpage. More info at: https://lnkd.in/gjNHPjn

The Alliance had 147 grants across 69 countries in 2023. Find out more in our 2023 annual report > https://lnkd.in/eEQkQYHB

In cased you missed the webinar last week on health policy systems resesarch, you can now view the full recording online. https://lnkd.in/g4BzGyFq The webinar highlighted several initiatives related to health policy and systems research (HPSR) in Germany, and the speakers discussed entry points for strengthening collaboration and partnerships for advancing HPSR within Germany and with international institutions. The webinar was jointly organized by the German Alliance for Global Health Research (GLOHRA); the Department of Population Medicine and Health Services Research (AG2) in the School of Public Health at Bielefeld University; and the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, an international partnership hosted by the World Health Organization (The Alliance). Thanks especially to our moderator, Johanna Hanefeld, co-host Kumanan Rasanathan and speakers Lisa Hoffmann, Kayvan Bozorgmehr, Prof. Manuela De Allegri & Sandul Yasobant 👏🏽

In 2023, the Alliance supported 14 ongoing projects, representing 147 grants across 69 countries. Find out more about these projects and how they are contributing to the achievement of our objectives in our new annual report > https://lnkd.in/eEQkQYHB

Digital solutions for primary health care have pros and cons: + can boost job creation & digital literacy + can highlight health inequities - can stress on health workers. 10 research teams shared lessons at a recent workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: https://lnkd.in/eYQ4xHfP

We're pleased to officially launch the call for participation in this year's Africa Evidence Week which is scheduled for 19 to 23 August! The Africa Evidence Week is a virtual week-long celebration of African evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM). It is a true reflection of how only "together can evidence-informed decision-making become a reality." The aim is to present and advance the current status of EIDM across the continent, with a particular focus on the role played by young and up-and-coming leaders in African EIDM. You can sign up now to participate in this incredible celebration of Africa’s vibrant EIDM ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/dE37JENU. #AfricaEvidenceWeek2024 #Africalovesevidence #EIDM

How much does it cost to purchase an insecticide-treated bed net to help combat the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria? According to the Against Malaria Foundation, it can be as little as US$ 2. Based on this and considering other factors – like additional costs for distribution, the average lifespan of the net and its effectiveness at preventing malaria – it is possible to create a model to determine how much it costs to prevent someone from contracting malaria and to estimate how many extra years of a healthy life they will gain by avoiding the disease. Similarly, there are models for the cost-effectiveness of employing an additional nurse in a health facility. These types of models can help policy-makers and funders decide how best to allocate spending. But what if the question is how access to services or quality of care can be improved by investing in better information systems? Or, what are the benefits of financing a new outreach programme for community health care workers? Does it compare with providing another bed net? The Alliance is starting a new project with Health Systems Global, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to begin to answer some of these questions. Here's a recap off our kick off consultation > https://lnkd.in/eYCH8Qbm