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Governing for Quality Health Care

Governance and Leadership, Publications, Universal Health Coverage

Improving the quality of patient-centered health services is at the heart of delivering on the promise of universal health coverage (UHC) and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The WHO’s Framework on integrated people-centered health services  frames five strategies to achieve quality people-centered care, including creating an enabling environment that strives for quality improvement and […]

Quality maternity care for every woman, everywhere: a call to action

Journal Publications, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH), Universal Health Coverage

This paper is part of a series of six papers on maternal health published by The Lancet in 2016, which summarize the evidence on maternal health interventions and brings “our knowledge of maternal health, its epidemiology, successes, and current failings together, at a crucial time within the sustainable development framework to 2030.”

Strengthening the Health Management Information System: Pilot Assessment of Data Quality in Five Districts of India

Home Page Map, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH), Publications, Universal Health Coverage, Where We Work

The Government of India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) places rigorous emphasis on evidence-based planning, monitoring, and supervision of public health services. Generation and use of reliable, quality health data is crucial for improving the quality of health services, especially to achieve the maternal and child health goals aimed for under the strategic […]

The Joint Learning Network in Action: Spotlight on Ghana

Presentations, Universal Health Coverage

Resource Type: Presentation Authors: Amanda Folsom, Nathaniel Otoo, Dr. Lydia Dsane-Selby, Chris Lovelace Published: September 22, 2016 Resource Description: More and more countries are implementing complex health systems reforms to achieve universal health coverage. The Joint Learning Network (JLN) is a country-driven network of practitioners and policymakers who together develop knowledge products to bridge the gap between theory and […]

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Implementation Research for Universal Health Coverage in Practice

Health Systems Research, Home Page Map, Leads, Publications, Universal Health Coverage, Where We Work

This brief is the first in a series of three, titled, Implementation Research for UHC in Practice – A Series of Technical Briefs Based on Lessons Learned from the Field in Myanmar and Indonesia. The series follows USAID and HFG collaborative experiences and lessons learned in two countries—Myanmar and Indonesia—that are at different stages of […]

Implementing Universal Health Coverage on the Ground: The View from Four Countries

Publications, Universal Health Coverage, Where We Work

With the passage of the new Sustainable Developments Goals, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is quickly becoming the new North Star guiding global health development. UHC means everyone can get quality, affordable health care, even those who are traditionally marginalized or vulnerable. But reaching this destination won’t be easy – for any country. UHC is new […]

Institutional Roles and Relationships Governing the Quality of Health Care

Governance and Leadership, Publications, Universal Health Coverage, Where We Work

Improving the quality of patient-centered health services is paramount to delivering on the promise of universal health coverage (UHC). Many countries seek to expand access to affordable care; but ensuring quality of care during and after significant UHC reforms is recognized as a key challenge (JLN 2013). In a survey of over 100 government officials […]

Guide d’Introduction a la Professionnalisation des Mutuelles de Sante au Benin

Health Insurance (CBHI, SHI), Home Page Map, Publications, Tools, Universal Health Coverage

Le Ministère de la santé et ses partenaires techniques et financiers contribuent depuis 1994, à travers plusieurs projets successifs, à l’amélioration de l’accessibilité financière des populations aux soins de santé de qualité par la promotion des mutuelles de santé. Les mutuelles de santé du Bénin ont évolué sans une législation propre. Mais depuis le 26 […]

Understanding the Satisfaction, Perceptions, and Expectations of Clients of Public Health Facilities: A Service Quality Assessment Pilot

Health Insurance (CBHI, SHI), Home Page Map, Publications, Universal Health Coverage

Resource Type: Brief Authors: Alia Kauser and Kavita Sharma Published: 6/1/16 Resource Description:  Taking quality health care to the farthest corners of the country is at the heart of the Government of India’s public health policy and programming. The National Health Mission’s reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCH+A) strategic approach underscores the need to ensure […]

Prince Mahidol Award Conference: Report on the 2016 Conference on Priority Setting for Universal Health Coverage

Publications, Universal Health Coverage

Resource Type: Report Authors: Prince Mahidol Award Conference Secretariat Published: 2016 Resource Description: The Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) is an annual international conference focusing on policy-related health issues of global significance. The conference is hosted by the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation, the Thai Ministry of Public Health, Mahidol University and other global partners where their institutional […]

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