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When VillageReach started in Mozambique in 2000, 160 of every 1,000 kids born died before their 5th birthday. Today, it's less than half that number. That's over 100,000 kids every year who are living today due to advances in access to vaccines, medicines, adequate nutrition, and other interventions. Yet this is not good enough. 60 of every 1,000 kids born still don’t make it to their 5th birthday. The #SDG target is 25 per 1,000 births. As my colleague Theo Chiviru says in his recent blog, the only way we can reach these targets is if we get really focused on addressing inequities in access. And he gives three starting strategies for getting there: ➡ Invest in salaried and skilled community health workers ➡ Invest in integrated supply chains ➡ Amplify community voices in decision-making #responsivePHC in action https://lnkd.in/gCrc3Sbd
Jordan Ntalemwa
2mo
Insightful
Abebe Afework
2mo
Very encouraging progress!
Nasser Diallo
2mo
Well said, Emily Bancroft 🙏🏾
Transforming Healthcare Delivery through Bold, Data-Driven Strategies to Achieve Health Equity, Regulatory Compliance, and Lasting Quality Care.
2moThank you Emily for sharing these insights. The focus on responsive primary health systems is essential for advancing health equity across Africa. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on community health workers and integrated supply chains. From my experience, deeply involving communities in decision-making not only builds trust but also enhances the effectiveness of health interventions. It’s encouraging to see leadership that prioritizes actionable, community-centered approaches