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🌍 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯 𝗮𝘁 #𝗚𝗛𝗣𝗖𝟮𝟰: “𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵” Today’s plenary session, "𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵," offered an inspiring look at how strategic partnerships can drive meaningful, lasting change in community health systems. Moderated by the remarkable Dr. Grace Miheso, Chief of Party at the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, this session featured expert voices and visionary leaders who shared actionable insights on the power of cross-sector collaboration. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: 🌟 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮 – Senior Advisor, SRHR, World Health Organization (Kenya) 🌟 Dr. Richard Kabanda, PhD, MPH, MBA, FAIPH – Chair, Africa Continental Community Health TWG, Africa CDC 🌟 Regeru Njoroge Regeru – Medical Affairs Social & Implementation Scientist, Johnson & Johnson 🌟 Willice Onyango – Executive Director, The Youth Cafe 🌟 Josephine Alidri – Deputy Project Director, REACH Project, International Rescue Committee Our dynamic speakers delivered powerful insights into the role of partnerships in community health, showcasing how collaboration transforms lives. 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮 highlighted WHO Kenya’s success in advancing sexual and reproductive health rights through community partnerships. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 of Africa CDC emphasized policy-driven resilience, while 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘂 𝗡𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲 from Johnson & Johnson shared the impact of blending research with social strategies for better health outcomes. 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 inspired with youth-led advocacy’s role in health equity, and 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗿𝗶 spotlighted IRC’s approaches to immunization in humanitarian context. 🤩𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: Sustainable, community-centered health relies on strategic partnerships that foster impactful programs, local voices for equitable solutions, and innovation to scale and sustain initiatives across diverse settings.

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

The "Team Vaccine: Helping Men Become Vaccine Champs" campaign, which used the excitement of the 2023 AFCON to promote vaccine uptake in Africa, has been nominated for an Anthem Awards! 🌍 We’re honored to be a finalist, but we need YOUR vote to win the Anthem Community Voice Award. 🗳️ Vote here: https://lnkd.in/eZNhRFrD Voting is open until October 31st at 11:59 pm PT. #AnthemAwards | USAID | Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Are you looking to transform family planning and reproductive health by addressing social and gender norms? If so, this learning opportunity is for you!✨ ✏️ Introducing Breakthrough ACTION’s "blended learning" course, Shifting Social and Gender Norms for Social and Behavior Change. This unique experience blends self-paced modules with interactive live check-ins, allowing you to engage with fellow participants and our Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Deputy Lead. You'll join a dynamic and engaging learning experience. 👉 Apply now to be considered! https://lnkd.in/eezvkbdY 📅 Applications are due November 13. You will be notified by November 22 if you have been selected. #BreakthroughACTION #FamilyPlanning #ReproductiveHealth | USAID

📅 Save the date! Breakthrough ACTION is excited to invite you to "Trailblazing Change: Institutionalizing SBC Innovations and Advocacy," part of our "From Insight to Impact: Leveraging SBC for Sustainable Change" #webinar learning series. Key presentations include: 🔹 Elevating the Power of SBC in Ouagadougou Partnership Countries: Understand how tailored SBC technical assistance has contributed to Ouagadougou Partnership countries achieving their ambitious goals, improving SBC integration into national plans, and increasing investments at regional and country levels. 🔹 Niger’s National Innovation Team: Gain insights into how the Sahel RISE II initiative’s National Innovation Team propelled SBC forward in Niger by enhancing capacity-building and fostering localized solutions. 🔹 Communities Lead the Way: Learn how Liberia’s Health Advocacy Committees made a remarkable impact on health outcomes through targeted SBC interventions in collaboration with county governments, while transitioning into independent civil society organizations. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about how these initiatives align with and support USAID’s localization policy, showcasing SBC’s role as a cost-effective, sustainable strategy for influencing health behaviors and transforming social norms. Simultaneous #French interpretation will be available, ensuring all participants can fully engage in this important discussion. 👇 Register today to join!  https://lnkd.in/e_ciVQay #BreakthroughACTION | USAID