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Tomorrow! Leaders representing Latine health organizations, medical societies, and professional associations will discuss their successes and challenges and strategize efforts to improve Latine health. Join the conversation! bit.ly/NHMAHHPLN

What an honour to be directing the programme of The South African Medical Association with its new CEO Dr Mzulungile Theo Nodikida. I listened to so many angles of looking at the issues health care providers grapple with and the reminders of the challenges of our SA and global healthcare systems. There were a few glaring things for me: - our health systems do not know how to build for and with the patient, nor the provider!!!! Made me think of one of the ways of rebuilding that I been chewing on: we have to embody and invite others into the new world…traditional buy-in will not cut it. People have to imagine, have language for and begin to experience the new when the old is so entrenched!!!! We haven’t gotten it perfect yet but we can for sure start inviting others into the journey based on what we do know… - we can’t escape the re-design imperative!!!! Pieces have to be moved around, removed, added, lines re-drawn, etc. - the victim-perpetrator, binary, way of looking at things will lead us astray. We have to learn to truly listen, find the truths and lies and greys in all the narratives in order to begin to see clearly!

Effective Localization: Case Study of a Faith-based Health Partnership in Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe DOI: https://lnkd.in/ewksYk8u At Corus, "accompaniment" describes our approach to capacity strengthening. For us, accompaniment is an intentional, collaborative and respectful process where Corus organizations and our partners support mutual effectiveness, learning and resilience. This case study details the efforts and results of a writing and publishing workshop provided in partnership with Corus International (IMA World Health) and the Africa Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP) in March of 2023. This case study also reports on workshop participants’ perceptions of the partnership's approach to capacity strengthening. Three major and related themes emerged from the workshop’s informal Focus Group Discussion transcription: 1) a safe and nurturing environment, 2) openness and shared decision-making, and 3) organizational humility.

The pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) may not be known to many Canadians but, nonetheless, so many Canadian patients are impacted by their work in profound ways. Last week, my colleague, Mark Smithyes, MBA joined the pCPA's CEO, Douglas Clark, in a discussion that touched on the challenges of improving access for patients to new and innovative medicines while supporting payors' interests in optimizing value in drug spending. In many ways, Canada has been a leader in examining this question of "value", particularly our early leadership in embracing the Health Technology Assessments (HTA) framework and, later, in pioneering Product Listing Agreements (PLA) that, together, look beyond the question of PRICE and go deeper into an appreciation of VALUE, both to patients and health systems alike. This has not been easy, and challenges remain, but I have to say that there have been some amazing examples of how industry, payors, governments have been able to bring innovation and goodwill to the table in the interests of finding common ground and finding the "win" for patients. No doubt, serious challenges lie ahead, but the willingness of actors like Douglas Clark and others to speak openly and frankly about those challenges at a forum like this is not only a positive sign, but also speaks volumes about the kind of unique ecosystem that Canada -- and Canadians -- have painstakingly created over the years.

As Dr. Alika Lafontaine hands over the presidency of the Canadian Medical Association this week, we are reminded of his stunning, moving speech at PPF’s Testimonial Dinner a few years ago. Upon receiving the Emerging Leader Award, he told the crowd:     “Of all the things that we believe when we create public policy, expectations are probably the most important. I want you to consider the following expectations: It will take decades for Indigenous health disparities to be eliminated. Suicides, out-of-control chronic disease and lack of access to basic health-care services are absent for too many First Nations and while heartbreaking, it’s too complex to fix quickly. We still need more research.”   “These aren’t facts. These are expectations. And as I’ve come to realize, expectations can be wrong, in the most serious of ways. First Nations have begun to realize this.”   “We’re going into communities and changing expectations,” Dr. Lafontaine said. “We’re articulating problems and solutions in a way that’s never been as clear, and bringing granular detail to the inherent health rights we as Canadians all share, and the unique rights that First Nations have as a founding nation of Canada. We have a choice. But it’s not a choice of whether or not we’ll change, that change is going to happen regardless. It’s a choice of whether or not we work together, or we work apart. And the consequences of that choice will shake the very foundations of the Canadian health-care system.”   Those words from 2017 echo still. We look forward to continuing to work together on the foundation-shaking Taking Back Health Care project, Dr. Lafontaine. Thank you for your unendingly valuable contributions. To watch Dr. Lafontaine's 2017 Emerging Leader Award acceptance speech: https://lnkd.in/gY8a9suG For more on the Taking Back Health Care project: https://lnkd.in/g6c2ukyB #primarycare #publicpolicy #PPFAwards

Oral health relies on science and research to move forward.  And it needs to bring together the knowledge of all professionals. That is why at Dentaid we collaborate and promote strategic alliances with organisations that share our purpose in the countries where we are present: ·      Scientific entities  ·      International federations Together we improve people’s oral care and overall health.

If you are interested in learning how community-based partnerships can advance health literacy and improve outcomes, this webinar is for you. Focusing on the value of faith-based partnerships, my team at NMQF's SHC will share insights on the value of health ministries and how they are moving health mountains. Be sure to tune in tomorrow at 12pm et!

Using data-driven methods, the HEET collaborates with healthcare organizations to evaluate and strategize how to best realize the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more today: https://lnkd.in/eqyH_R_e

We solve failures in health markets by bridging the divide between makers and buyers, to get medical innovations into countries where people don’t have access. Learn more about what we do ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ey9kDnCi

The ISTH recently launched a Global Public Affairs Committee with a focus on integrity, inclusivity, and multicultural sensitivity. More specifically, the committee’s goals include: ☑️Policy Influence: Actively engaging with policymakers to shape health policies that support thrombosis and hemostasis research and patient care. ☑️Funding Promotion: Identifying and advocating for funding opportunities to support research and education initiatives. ☑️Awareness Building: Launching global and regional campaigns to raise awareness about thrombosis and hemostasis among healthcare professionals and the public. ☑️Strategic Partnerships: Forming alliances with governments, NGOs, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to leverage expertise and resources. ☑️Information Dissemination: Effectively communicating the latest research findings, educational resources, and clinical guidelines to a global audience. If you are interested in being a part of this committee, we encourage you to apply by July 15! Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUEaZQxH