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Africa's health systems is facing enormous challenges, requiring a wholistic approach. A "one size fits all" solution won't work. Instead, a robust and scalable strategic plan with practical execution, realistic objectives, and clear timelines is necessary. However, these challenges also present opportunities. Discerning actors can take advantage of them and contribute to solutions. One key element of the strategic plan should be building the capacity of Africa's health workforce. As highlighted by H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General @AfricaCDC, Africa carries over 20% of the world's disease burden but has only 3% of the health workers and contributes just 1% of global health resources. Changing this narrative was a central theme of a recent discourse held on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly, #WHA77 where I was a part of the participants of the event organized by @EmpowerGRP in collaboration with the @AfricaCDC and @UNITAR. The discussion focused on "Developing Africa's workforce for Health Product Manufacturing: Challenges and Potential Solutions." This initiative aligns with the goals of #HealthForAll and #TheAfricaWeWant.

Earlier this year, I had a conversation with my Big Sister, Sandra Phiri and my friend, Lucky Iseghehi on the crisis across African Countries, and the politics of conflicts. We decided to expound the complex and often overlooked humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), shedding light on the critical need to protect the health and well-being of the most vulnerable populations. Despite the vast challenges, we highlight the strategies for enhancing healthcare delivery in this resource-limited settings. Our paper is published in the Health Science Reports Journal and available here: https://lnkd.in/dZrpTCUW We hope this paper contributes to a broader understanding and sparks action to address these urgent health needs. Well, we are being very optimistic 😄 #globalhealth #humanitarianaid #healthsystems #DRC #publichealth #Africa #healthequity

This week, the Head of our Africa office Thomas Nyirenda gave a #KeynoteSpeech at the 11th Zambia Health Research Conference #ZHRC2024   His talk was entitled: “Finance, Governance, and Leadership for Accelerating Universal Health Coverage” Key points included: -Africa which has 20% of world population bears 25% of global burden of diseases, and yet only 3% of #research for improving health take place on the African continent   In order to achieve universal health coverage index beyond 70% researchers have a role to provide evidence for policy in areas of:- - #financing for health in Africa - #healthgovernance in Africa - health systems optimisation and implementation research as well as #clinicaltrials in Africa

#Good public health requires effective policy and politics. That's where Dr. Faustine Ndugulile comes in, with a vision to ensure every individual thrives with optimal health and wellbeing, supported by accessible, equitable, and sustainable health systems. Dr. Faustine Ndugulile 's vision for #WHOAFRO goes beyond transactional leadership. He is a transformational figure, driven to strengthen healthcare for all Africans. To achieve truly equitable, high-quality care across the region, #WHOAFRO needs a leader like Dr. Faustine Ndugulile - innovator who can turn ambitious goals into tangible progress. With the right policies and political will, we can build a healthier future for the people of Africa. Ntuli Kapologwe World Health Organization

ILRI through the Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa collaborate with NM-AIST, One Health section under Prime Minister's Office, and stakeholders from different sectors in the reflection of One Health Net-Mapping outcomes aimed on identifying key stakeholders, linkages and connections between actors that work influences the integration and effective implementation of the Tanzania One Health Strategic plan 2022-2027

Through our blog, we discuss issues affecting Africa, Africans, and people of African descent. Catch up on our blogposts here👇 https://lnkd.in/gv-PpRU #ShadesofUs #Blogpost

🌟 Insights from State Minister of Health 🌟 Dr Yvan Butera State Minister of Health, delivered a powerful message on the need for targeted and impactful interventions. Reflecting on the challenges faced in the past, he noted, "We’ve implemented numerous interventions over the years, but it’s often been difficult to discern which were truly effective. While some made a difference, valuable time and resources were spent. Moving forward, we need to understand the specific challenges in different regions and focus on low-cost interventions that deliver real impact." Dr. Butera emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating, "We will work together with Africa Quantitative Sciences together with other institutions to tackle these issues head-on." His commitment to strategic, data-driven solutions highlights the essential role of partnerships in advancing healthcare in Rwanda.   #NextGenResearcher #EventLaunch #AQS #HealthcareInnovation #ResearchExcellence #RwandaHealth

Check out the new paper from the ReBUILD team - Assessing the role of non-state actors in health service delivery and health system resilience in Myanmar. https://lnkd.in/exrZhi5W The paper, from our teams in Burnet Institute and Institute for Global Health and Development, QMU, explores the role of non-state actors (NSAs) during crises in #Myanmar, and provides insights on how the resilience capacities they build over time to provide services in adverse circumstances have informed the response to the latest crisis in the country. Maria Paola Bertone of QMU said: "NSAs, such as NGOs, civil society organisations and Ethnic Health Organisations, are essential for service delivery especially in a setting such as Myanmar where the reach of the public health system is low. However, their role over time, as well as their contribution to the resilience of the health systems, are understudied. This study shows how service provision increasingly relied on NSAs in time of crises in Myanmar. NSAs are shown to have built resilience capacities such as the flexibility and adaptability to provide services in adverse circumstances which are grounded in the experience of previous crises." More here: https://lnkd.in/exrZhi5W Kyu Kyu Than Thazin La Sophie Witter Phone Myint Win

To practice in South Africa you need to get Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). It is a very simple process and less costly. South Africa pays more than most countries in Africa and Asia.

"DHIS2 is a powerful platform for using in our health management system." Learn how #DHIS2 supports a strong health system in Ethiopia as Ministry of Health employees share their experiences in their own words: https://lnkd.in/dSu2cR4z