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𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 Today at the Global Health Practitioner Conference organized by CORE Group, public health and development leaders came together to discuss innovative partnerships that enhance community health. The session was moderated by Dr Grace Miheso, Chief of Party at the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, and featured insights from several experts: Patricia Nansamba Wamala (Senior Advisor, Sexual and Reproductive Health, World Health Organization Kenya) shared how the Implementing Best Practices (IBP) Network promotes knowledge-sharing and best practices in sexual and reproductive health. The network fosters collaboration to prioritize research aimed at improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Dr. Richard Kabanda, PhD, MPH, MBA, FAIPH (Chair, Africa Continental Community Health Technical Working Group, Africa CDC) emphasized the need for harmonized resource mobilization and partner coordination to ensure government accountability in sustaining community health. Regeru Njoroge Regeru (Medical Affairs Social & Implementation Scientist, Johnson & Johnson) highlighted the importance of data and training for community health promoters. He advocated for tailored consumer analytics and diverse messaging to achieve effective engagement. Willice Onyango (Executive Director, The Youth Cafe) stressed the need for inclusive health systems that actively engage youth, empowering this largest demographic to contribute meaningfully to health solutions. Josephine Alidri (Deputy Project Director, REACH Project, IRC) explained how the REACH Project ensures access to maternal healthcare, particularly in conflict areas, by collaborating with community leaders and community health promoters to secure life-saving vaccinations. The discussion sparked a significant pathway to a future where community health flourishes through inclusive partnerships, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to sustainable health systems. #GHPC2024 #CommunityHealth #COREGroup #PartnershipsForHealth #PublicHealthLeadership

During an afternoon session at the Global Health Practitioner Conference, hosted by CORE Group, Arinda Arthur (BSc MBA), the Innovation Manager at Living Goods, was one of the panelists in the session titled “One Health Surveillance: Integrating Community-Based Digital Systems for Timely Response and Collaboration.” Arinda emphasized how a "One Health" approach enhances disease surveillance at the community level. He highlighted the significance of digital systems in providing one health response teams with accurate and timely data, which is essential for swift interventions and addressing response gaps. #GHPC24 #CommunityHealth #SustainableDevelopment #LivingGoods #COREGroup

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗠𝗜𝗖𝘀: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 at the CORE Group Conference, Great insights shared by Caroline Njuguna (PATH Kenya Country Director), Dr. Mike Mulongo (Independent Consultant, Kenya), and Edua Eboigbe (Health Practice Specialist, Chemonics International) on the critical role of sustainable financing in immunization. Here are the highlights: 🔹 Immunization financing is central to primary health care and achieving health equity in resource-limited settings. 🔹 As donor priorities shift, there’s an urgent need for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable financing models to ensure better health outcomes. 🔹 Heavy reliance on donor funding and out-of-pocket costs threaten the sustainability and affordability of immunization services. 🔹 Improving procurement and supply chain efficiencies can unlock more resources for vaccine delivery. 🔹 Effective use of data strengthens health information systems, supporting timely payments and better decision-making. 🔹 Accountability mechanisms and results-based financing (RBF) schemes drive providers to meet targets, but further research is needed to pinpoint the most effective applications of RBF. How can we make immunization financing more resilient and inclusive? Share your thoughts below! #GHPC24 #CommunityHealth #SustainableDevelopment #LivingGoods CORE Group

#GHPC24 is off to a powerful start with the opening plenary of the Global Health Practitioner Conference, hosted by CORE Group, titled "Community Health in Action: Setting the Stage." During this panel session, Edward Zzimbe, Global Director of Program Strategy and Excellence at Living Goods highlighted the power of digital innovation in transforming community health. He underscored the role of data in decision-making, enabling early detection of health threats, and shared how Living Goods’s randomized controlled trial (RCT) results showed a 27% reduction in mortality. Edward urged attendees to adopt predictive analytics for precision care. Dr. Maureen Kimani, Head of Community Health Services Division at the Ministry of Health, Kenya (MoH), spoke on the importance of partnerships with implementing organizations. “This strengthens government alignment and leadership, ensuring all initiatives adhere to policy and can scale effectively,” she shared. Kenya’s MoH established the community health unit framework to centralize health efforts and enhance communication, driving toward a healthier, more productive population. Standardized tools like the electronic community health information system(#eCHIS) will ensure data-driven improvements in health outcomes, reinforcing a unified approach for community health workers. One community health worker (#CHW) in the session emphasized that while technology does enhance reliability and data flow, it doesn’t replace human expertise. He pointed to telemedicine and remote care as critical tools to bridge skill gaps and provide round-the-clock medical support. CGPP Nairobi Project, International Medical Corps, Dandelion Africa #GHPC24 #CommunityHealth #SustainableDevelopment #LivingGoods #COREGroup

The Living Goods team is onsite at the CORE Group Conference at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. We’re excited to connect with partners across the health sector, including innovators, funders, policymakers, and health workers to advance collaboration and knowledge exchange for impactful health solutions. #GHPC24 #CommunityHealth #SustainableDevelopment #LivingGoods #COREGroup

Recently Amy Kakiza, our Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships in Uganda, participated in a powerful webinar hosted by the International Institute for Primary Health Care - Ethiopia (IPHC-E), in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and PATH. The session focused on "Resilient PHC System: Lessons from WHO & Countries' Experience on Pandemic Response & Preparedness." This event, part of a series on strengthening Primary Health Care Systems in LMICs, delivered valuable insights on building resilience in health systems. Missed it? Don’t worry! Check out the recorded session below to catch up. #PrimaryHealthCare #HealthSystemsStrengthening #PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth

We are excited to announce that the baseline assessment of maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services in COUNTY GOVERNMEN�T OF BUSIA, Kenya, has been completed. This assessment lays the foundation for the upcoming Digitally Enabled, Equipped, Supervised, and Compensated (DESC) community health promoters’ model. This important study focuses on key areas, including service delivery and uptake—such as antenatal care, postnatal care, and family planning—data quality, integrating digital health tools (e.g., eCHIS), decision-making processes, and opportunities for improvement. The objectives of the study are to:   · Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of MNCH services provided by community health promoters (#CHPs). · Examine male involvement in MNCH services. · Assess practices related to data collection and utilization. · Gather insights into stakeholder perceptions of digital health policies. This baseline assessment will be crucial for tracking MNCH indicators as we implement the DESC model in Busia County. A diverse group of stakeholders participated in this assessment, including pregnant and lactating mothers, male parents (specifically regarding male involvement in family planning), community health promoters (CHPs), community health assistants (#CHAs), health facility managers overseeing referrals, and county and sub-county health management teams. We are now moving into the data analysis and reporting phase, and we will share findings with all relevant stakeholders. These insights will help shape future MNCH interventions, ensuring that the DESC model is responsive and impactful in Busia County.   #CommunityHealth #MNCH #BusiaCounty #DESCModel #DigitalHealth

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Thanks for sharing Susan Ní Chríodáin and bringing out these lessons - a wonderful reflection of my time at Living Goods and I hope these might be helpful to other leaders. I am always keen to share experiences and still have so much to learn from others especially as I think about my next chapter.

#CHWSpotlight NASSA Moussa is a community health worker (#CHW) in the village of Tanbogo, in the Ziniaré health district, Burkina Faso. Trained in integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), Moussa provides essential care to children and pregnant women while educating the community on diseases like malaria, diarrhoea, and pneumonia. "The population is truly happy because they live far from the hospital, and thanks to us, they receive care at any time, even at night." This statement underlines the crucial role CHWs play in communities where access to health services is often limited. In remote areas, CHWs become the first responders, delivering vital care to community members. "With the phone, it’s even better…" Moussa also praises the transformative role of the phone provided by Living Goods, equipped with the Ministry of Health’s mHealth app. "The phone is very useful to us because it makes our work easier," he explains. He adds, "Before, we worked with paper, which was fine, but with the phone, it's even better. With paper, we sometimes had a lot of questions to ask and could get confused, but with the phone, everything is automatic; it’s our guide and reminds us of what we might forget." Nassa also highlights the importance of supervision in his daily work. "Supervision helps us a lot; without it, we wouldn’t manage. In the field, we often have minor issues, but thanks to the Supervisor, everything gets resolved." #HealthcareHeroes #CommunityHealthMatters #DigitalHealth #EmpoweringCommunities #CHWImpact #HealthForAll