Nigeria Health Watch’s Post

It's beyond important to recognise that achieving equity in maternal health requires a multifaceted approach that addresses systemic barriers and empowers individuals to access high-quality care. Abt's #maternal health experts explain the need for collective action to create an equitable and effective healthcare system. You can read more here. #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #AbtGlobal

I am grateful to the authors and contributors of The Practical Playbook III. I particularly appreciate the closing statement, "recognizing that without healthy women and birthing people, the health of our families and communities is affected across the life span." The authors also note that "we (every stakeholder) cannot delay implementation of efforts to prevent the nearly 1,000 maternal deaths each year, lest we lose our most important resource, our mothers and birthing people." Indeed, healthy mothers and birthing people make = a healthy society! The best part is that this rich compendium of resources is FREE. Use the link in the post below to access the online version. #maternalhealth

Deep-seated racial and ethnic health disparities persist across the United States, even in states with otherwise high-performing health systems. 📚 Advancing Racial Equity in U.S. Health Care: The Commonwealth Fund 2024 State Health Disparities Report: https://hubs.la/Q02ttHW40

Learn how evidence-based policies can drive progress toward perinatal health equity in the latest release from the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center. Join the PN-3 XChange to read more: https://ow.ly/tRAU50RNHWe #prenataltothree #pn-3

Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass) brings together a strong business case for why employers should provide comprehensive reproductive and maternal health benefits in the #RMH@Work Corporate Index.  Though a majority of workers want access to these benefits, many of the top 100 U.S. companies are behind the curve in offering them.  Read more about the “easy wins” that companies can implement at https://lnkd.in/eGRWmVsE

Deep racial and ethnic disparities in health are driven by factors inside and outside of health care systems. This recent report from The Commonwealth Fund shows that in many communities where people of color live, poverty rates are higher than average, levels of pollution and crime are elevated, and green spaces are few — all key contributors to health disparities. A lack of affordable, quality health care also makes it difficult to get timely treatment. We are proud of our ongoing partnership with organizations such as the NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION to help improve health equity for all. https://lnkd.in/g8_m_RM7

What We're Reading📚: From access to quality, a recent report from The Commonwealth Fund dissects health care disparities among racial and ethnic groups, information that can be really useful as we seek to promote equitable health outcomes for all: https://lnkd.in/g8_m_RM7

Health is no longer a privilege but a right. Yet we know that one of the biggest barriers to health is structural racism. Even in the healthiest states, there’s still a gap in health outcomes between white communities and communities of color, according to a new report from the The Commonwealth Fund. This National Minority Health Month policymakers should explore the data for their state and take steps to close those gaps through policy solutions The report’s recommendations are spot on, from expanding Medicaid in the remaining states, to extending continuous enrollment, to lowering barriers to coverage for immigrants, there are clear steps we can take to make our health care system more equitable. https://lnkd.in/eKC8AhAk

We are thrilled to unveil our latest work at THEnet: Training for Health Equity Network done through the USAID funded Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS). This publication showcases the critical role of integrating a #socialdeterminantsofhealth perspective into health system strengthening. Why does it matter? Without tackling the root causes behind #healthinequities — health systems can't achieve fair outcomes. Moreover, #structuraldiscrimination — systematic disadvantages based on age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, etc.—further skews the #equity and #quality of care. Access and affordability aren't enough if care doesn't meet the actual needs and challenges people face. Ignoring a patient's unique circumstances can lead to uneven care and discrimination. Through #LHSS, we've also developed a brief on key SDOH-related competencies for care providers. Check it out at https://bit.ly/3St9a8y We use case studies on maternal and child health to highlight that applying an #sdoh lens to both system and specific program-level interventions can shift the focus towards more holistic, people-centered, and life-course-oriented approaches. #socialjustice #SocialAccountability #resillienthealthsystems #community #health #healthsystems

Today WGR’s Health and Social Policies Task Force is hosting our 2nd annual maternal health convening, Pathways to Progress: Pursuing Equity and Excellence in Maternal Health. We are so excited to hear from experts, policymakers, and advocates on tackling disparities in maternal health. #WGR