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THE HEALTH DOSE Today, I published an article in the Zambia Daily Mail on snakebite evenoming which is a neglected public health issue. According to the World Health Organization over 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year. In Africa, most cases of snakebites go unreported or self treated using unconventional methods. Snake bites are more common in Agricultural farmers and children hence the need to raise awareness especially with the coming of the rains. ISSUE NO. 287 E-paper link: enews.daily-mail.co.zm #ThePeoplesDoctor

How can we improve access to basic health in rural areas of Sub Sahara Africa? 🤔 We partnered with Healthy Entrepreneurs to support Community Health Workers in becoming Community Health Entrepreneurs, where they receive training and are able to sell quality health products at a lower price. This does not only increase the sustainability of the program, but also increases the reach to the most isolated communities in Uganda. Today, 𝟵𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 since accessing the program’s healthcare support.   Thanks to 60 Decibels for providing an insightful impact performance report!   🔗 Link to the report in the comments below!   #HealthcareSupport #QualityHealthcare #ImpactAnalysis

Exciting News: Today #Health Care Foundation Zambia officially held a strategic meeting with the team of #EKCÖLAB in Zambia to strengthen Zambian water and health systems.   Health Care Foundation Zambia (#HCFZ) is one of the best leading health organizations in Zambia. HCFZ is committed to enhancing Zambians' health and well-being, especially in marginalized communities, by means of community health education, research, training, sensitization, advocacy, resource mobilization, and the execution of health-related initiatives.   The meeting was geared towards planning for curbing waterborne diseases while monitoring water and environmental root causes.   Both teams highlighted the importance of establishing a meaningful working system in the following days ahead. EKCÖLAB #Communitysolutions #environment #water #health #Zambia

Every year, snakebites claim over 30,000 lives across sub-Saharan Africa, leaving thousands more with life-altering disabilities. Alarmingly, 70% of cases go unreported, highlighting systemic gaps in healthcare access and public awareness. In rural areas, where agriculture and livestock form the backbone of livelihoods, vulnerable populations bear a double burden: poverty and the constant risk of snakebite envenomation. Kenya alone records over 15,000 snakebites annually, with high-incidence counties including Pokot, Baringo, Kilifi, Turkana, Kitui, Makueni, West Pokot, and Busia. As Dr. Blessing Kasenge emphasizes, improving access to antivenoms is more than a healthcare issue—it’s a matter of justice. The resilience showcased in Rudo Nalondwa’s survival story underscores the urgent need for global action to address this neglected health crisis. This is our moment to act. Let us unite—health leaders, innovators, and policymakers—to confront this challenge head-on. Access to treatment and prevention is not a privilege; it’s a fundamental right. 🎧 Listen to this important episode of Africa Daily here: [https://lnkd.in/d9D8_EKX] Together, we can create a future where no life is lost to snakebites 🌍 #EndTheNeglect #WorldNTDDay2025 #EndNTDs #Snakebites #HealthEquity #Africa #GANE

#Communities play a crucial role as both informants and active participants in tackling #publichealth threats related to #climatechange and improving #resilient primary #healthcare. Engaging with communities is an essential step toward finding effective solutions. Through our project #JamiiShupavu, we promote engagement by training #CHWs, facilitating #communitydialogues and encouraging #storytelling Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Forecasting Healthy Futures WACI Health Seed Global Health The Global Fund Amref Health Africa Tanzania The Rockefeller Foundation Ntuli Kapologwe Aloyce Urassa Isack Kaniki

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐐𝟏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝟵,𝟬𝟳𝟰 𝗖𝗛𝗪𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱: Empowering frontline healthcare workers. 𝟰,𝟯𝟳𝟴,𝟰𝟱𝟬 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱: Reaching communities most in need. 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱/𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟱: 436,523 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟭: 65,928 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝟮𝟴,𝟰𝟰𝟳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: Ensuring healthy beginnings for mothers and babies. 𝟲𝟰,𝟱𝟵𝟴 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Promoting family health and well-being. Discover how we are collaborating with governments in Kenya, Uganda, and Burkina Faso to connect community health programs, digital systems, and community health workers, enhancing the delivery of quality health services at the grassroots level. In light of the recent flooding, we are focusing on ensuring the safety of our staff by implementing remote work and providing essential gear. Access the report ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d_NXP2W5 #Impactinnumbers #LivingGoodsQ1report #Healthforall 

Day 2 of the 3rd National Conference on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Kampala, Uganda: Ministry of Health - Uganda and Living Goods will present the progress made on the Building Integrated Readiness for Community Health (BIRCH) Project. Dr. Meddy Rutayisire, Senior Technical Advisor at MoH will lead the session titled "Consultative Review of Global Fund BIRCH Project Technical Assistance for Strengthening CHWs: A Partnership with Living Goods." The presentation will highlight the strategic relevance of BIRCH in reinforcing foundational elements of community health, including Policies/Strategies, Operational Plans, and Mapping of Community Health Investments. Under the BIRCH Project, Living Goods is spearheading efforts to develop and strengthen 7 out of 14 catalytic foundational elements for sustainable community health. Africa Frontline First The Global Fund Richard Muhumuza Meddy Rutayisire #CommunityHealth #BIRCHProject #HealthPromotion #DiseasePrevention #LivingGoods #CHWs #GlobalFund #HealthForAll #SustainableHealth #UgandaHealth #PartnershipForHealth #PublicHealth #StrongerHealthSystems #PrimaryHealthCare #HealthPolicy

Video Clip of the Week: Bringing healthcare to the people! Check out this 360-degree view of a Community Health Post right in the heart of a Zambian market. This innovative approach ensures everyone has access to essential services, conveniently and confidentially. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3DMuiCV #Zambia #Community #HealthPost #HealthForAll Pact Zambia

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

In Adwa, Ethiopia, faith leaders are stepping up as powerful advocates in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). At NALA, we believe that collaboration with diverse community voices, including religious leaders, is key to creating sustainable change. Through open dialogue, these leaders shared how their influence can promote health-positive practices like handwashing and safe sanitation while encouraging social inclusion for those affected by NTDs. Their role as trusted voices in their communities is vital in breaking stigmas and fostering health equity. Read more about this inspiring conversation: https://lnkd.in/eb23DeQV #NALA #WeAreNALA #CollaborationForHealth #EndNTDs #WASH #FaithAndHealth