Bisola Ojikutu MD MPH FIDSA

Discover how Ethiopia’s innovative Health Extension Program is transforming health outcomes and advancing Universal Health Coverage. Dr. Mekdes Daba, Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, shares insights on the pivotal role of Community Health Workers in bridging gaps in healthcare access, improving maternal and child health, and reducing financial barriers for rural communities. From significant reductions in maternal mortality to increased vaccination coverage, Ethiopia’s achievements highlight the power of political commitment, resource allocation, and South-South collaboration. As we celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day under the theme “Health: It’s on the Government,” learn more about Ethiopia's Health Extension Program in advancing UHC. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eS5yqd5C Let’s celebrate progress, share lessons, and continue the journey towards #HealthForAll. #UHC #CommunityHealthWorkers #GlobalHealth #Ethiopia #HealthEquity #HeDPAC

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To transform global health what is undoubtedly needed is to have an opportunity for candid conversations with donors and funders as part of the process to transform the field https://lnkd.in/e36uFrC7

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Here’s to the next generation of public health leaders! 🎉📽️ EXP GHANA executed the 2024 IPPHL Cohort 7 Capstone & Graduation for the Evans School of Public Health - University of Washington. Watch the highlights from the IPPHL graduation ceremony in Ghana, where knowledge met passion, and the journey to global health impact continues. 🌍🩺 #YourBrandNeedsUs #expghana #experiential #expagency #ghana #brandmarketing

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In the news 🗞️: Modern Ghana "In a move to address persistent maternal and newborn health challenges, the Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with USAID - Center for Innovation and Impact (CII), Grand Challenges Canada, and AMP Health, has launched ten innovative pilot projects under the Country Innovation Platform Ghana pilot partnership." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dqJndGjE #maternalhealth #innovation #healthcare

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#SkollAwardee | Africa Frontline First appeared on #HighImpactGrowth podcast to share how they make financing for #proCHWs more efficient and realize #HealthforAll 🎧 Listen here:

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Dr. Alemayehu Amberbir of University of Global Health Equity explains how two countries, Rwanda and Bangladesh, were able to maintain the delivery of critical health care in the pandemic’s early stages by developing resilient health systems prior to #COVID19. Learn how health leaders leveraged #CHWs to build an “everyday resilience”. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fsc3QY Read the full research here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LNXHNP

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CHAI, the Ministry of Health, #Tanzania and partners, have published a paper in Gavin Publishers detailing innovative approaches taken by the Ministry of Health to increase immunization and reduce the number of zero-dose children in Dar es Salaam. Learn more📚: https://ow.ly/pCaT50RnwvC #WorldImmunizationWeek2024 #VaccinesWork

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Understanding influences like costs, distances, cultural beliefs, and workforce challenges is crucial for developing tailored solutions to strengthen primary care delivery models and improve outcomes. By rigorously synthesizing existing evidence, we hope to pinpoint key obstacles and facilitators across West Africa. The findings could guide investments and interventions to enhance health equity and chronic disease management. Comprehensive examinations of context are vital for optimizing care. NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) PLOS #PrimaryHealthCare #NCDs #Diabetes

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At National Vaccines & Immunization Program(NVIP), our strategic plan is guided by four core principles to deliver equitable and effective immunization services across Kenya: - People-Centred: Equitable immunization services tailored to diverse communities, including marginalized groups, within an integrated primary health care system. - National, County, and Community Ownership: Collaboration across all levels to ensure high-quality, sustainable immunization services that address local needs and achieve universal health coverage. - Partnership-Based: Engaging community, non-profits, civil society, government, and development partners to collectively attain immunization goals. - Evidence-Driven: Utilizing timely data to track performance and optimize immunization delivery, addressing new vaccines, emergencies, and coverage for special and marginalized groups. Together, let's ensure every individual in Kenya has access to life-saving vaccines. #VaccinateToProtect #VaccinesSaveLives 

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What can we learn from the Ebola outbreaks to apply to the latest mpox outbreaks in the Africa region? Krutika K. has an insightful piece in our PLOS GPH blog https://lnkd.in/exx24_jm

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At National Vaccines & Immunization Program(NVIP), our strategic plan is guided by four core principles to deliver equitable and effective immunization services across Kenya: - People-Centred: Equitable immunization services tailored to diverse communities, including marginalized groups, within an integrated primary health care system. - National, County, and Community Ownership: Collaboration across all levels to ensure high-quality, sustainable immunization services that address local needs and achieve universal health coverage. - Partnership-Based: Engaging community, non-profits, civil society, government, and development partners to collectively attain immunization goals. - Evidence-Driven: Utilizing timely data to track performance and optimize immunization delivery, addressing new vaccines, emergencies, and coverage for special and marginalized groups. Together, let's ensure every individual in Kenya has access to life-saving vaccines. #VaccinateToProtect #VaccinesSaveLives

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Effective coverage of modern contraceptive use in Ethiopia: An ecological linking analysis of service provision assessment and national health equity surveys by our cohort 1 fellow, Misrak Getnet. Read more here: https://buff.ly/4i8cu51 African Population and Health Research Center Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation The Global Financing Facility (GFF)

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TWiV 1146: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 🩺 In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin discusses seasonal influenza vaccine recommendations from the CDC, polio vaccine campaign securing mpox vaccine for Africa, and donating to reduce food insecurity in mpox affected areas before reviewing the recent statistics on SARS-CoV-2 infection, where to find PEMGARDA, when to use convalescent plasma, a reminder of how and when to use steroids to treat COVID-19, what do when healthcare workers succumb to SARS-CoV-2 infection, if vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 does protect against long COVID, how fibrin drives thromboinflammation and neuropathology in COVID-19, and an evidence-based approach to long COVID. 📺 https://bit.ly/3Xyc4fM

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