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Day2 at UNC WASH and Health conference. The formidable Jane Mulumba Jane Nabunnya facilitating the plenary on ‘Turning Guidance into Policy and Policy into Implementation’. Key takeaways- #1. guidance documents are effective when they align with the practical needs of their audience (be it governments or non state actors). #2 Contextualization is a process that takes time and resources so guidelines are interpreted in a useful way. #UNC2024 #WASH&Health Dr. George Wainaina

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[Upcoming Webinar] The Auditor-General of South Africa's recent 2022/23 audit outcomes report has sounded an urgent call for transformation in local government. At the heart of her message is the critical need for: "Courageous, ethical, accountable and citizen-centric leadership" to overhaul a local government characterised by insufficient accountability, failing service delivery, poor governance, weak institutional capacity, and instability. To address these challenges, the Auditor-General emphasises the vital role of the "Accountability Ecosystem" - the network of stakeholders with legislative or moral responsibilities to drive and deepen public sector accountability. Join Future Cities Africa and The Municipal Edge for an insightful webinar exploring: * How the Governance and Accountability Ecosystem can drive positive change in municipalities * Practical strategies to improve audit outcomes * Innovative approaches to enhance service delivery * The roles various stakeholders can play in strengthening local government Zolani Zonyane, CGFO Emmanuel Ngcobo CIGFARO South African Local Government Association

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Our blog today, written by Communications and Marketing Officer Praises Padambo, covers the recent Quality of Care assessment that our Healthcare center received from Dowa district hospital in #Malawi. Check it out here and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments! https://lnkd.in/gjj8bF-z

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GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini links pandemic preparedness with health innovation to create stronger, more effective responses. 🔊 💡 Doug Momberg, PhD represented the SAVax Program at the #ScienceForum South Africa 2024 discussing “One Health Strategies for Emerging and Re-emerging Zoonotic Threats: A Consolidated Approach to Enhance Pandemic Preparedness and Response.” alongside Marietjie Venter, Nobalanda Mokoena, and Charlotte Maserumule, PhD moderated by Bathabile Ramalapa, and convened by Thandeka Khoza.   GIZ SAVax implementss a range of activities that promote pandemic preparedness and local innovation. 🧬 🩺 🧫 Surveillance, skills and workforce development, research and product development, local manufacturing, regulation and market shaping were some of the topics discussed and that we support together with the Department of Health South Africa and Department of Science, Technology and Innovation.   The panel brought together experts from industry, academia, regulators, and funders to find new ways to prepare for future zoonotic threats. This session wasn’t just about sharing knowledge—it was a call to strengthen our fight against zoonotic diseases. 🦇 🐭 🐖 🦆

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What is destroying #SouthAfrica's state health system? Our recent #DemocracyUnplugged on #NHI discusses that and more Get insights from Penuel The Black Pen #DrConfidenceMoloko who's worked with #ANC, #FMFSouthAfrica’s #MikeSettas plus Democratic Alliance’s #MicheleClarke. Avail now on YouTube, and podcast platforms #Health #Podcast #Medicine #SouthAfrica #PodcastPartySA

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The What Women Want campaign for #quality healthcare, launched in 2019 and serving as the #blueprint for our work at White Ribbon Alliance Kenya , revealed a crucial demand from women: #access to family planning #information, availability, and modern family planning methods. Today, we are excited to join Africa Health Business in partnership with Organon for an exclusive #FamilyPlanning workshop. This event unites key health sector stakeholders to discuss the vital role of family planning in #shaping the future of #health, #development, and gender #equality across Africa. Family planning is not just about choice—it’s about achieving better health outcomes. By spacing pregnancies, which we advocate as #SelfCare best practices for #mothers after childbirth, it significantly reduces the risks associated with closely #timed births and #improves maternal health #outcomes. Not to mention, spacing allows newborns to be exclusively breastfed, ensuring optimal nutrition and growth. Jhpiego United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) European Union Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) #FamilyPlanningDay #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #SelfCare #Breastfeeding #WRAKenya #HealthForAll #AskListenAct #SDG3 #SDG5

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And the interlinkages provide a unique opportunity for cross learning of innovations and adaptations especially for sustainability beyond the specific project life.

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A big congratulations to Ministry Of Health Malawi and the Green Climate Fund for unlocking climate-health financing to strengthen Malawi’s health system and reduce the adverse effects of climate change on the well-being of its people.   Malawi is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, facing increasing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and extreme weather events. But these climate impacts don’t just affect the environment - they have far-reaching effects on public health, including rising cases of malaria, diarrheal diseases, heat-related illnesses, food insecurity, and mental health challenges. Additionally, Malawi’s healthcare facilities and water infrastructure are directly impacted by these climate hazards. This financing will focus on six districts highly vulnerable to climate impacts - regions where poverty, food insecurity, gender inequality, and limited access to water and sanitation increase the risks.   This financing builds on the deep work led by Malawi in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation and Seed Global Health and many others to set up the evidence base for more effective scale investments from Green Climate Fund.   By improving health surveillance, early warning systems, and disease prevention methods, we aim to build a future where communities – especially the most vulnerable – are better equipped to handle the health impacts of climate change. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eu9PxjR2

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🌍 Join us for an insightful webinar with Vivien Kühnen! 🌍 We're excited to introduce Vivien Kühnen, an accomplished Global Health expert specializing in policy analysis, health economics, and management. With extensive experience across Zambia, Jordan, and Europe, Vivien has tackled some of the most pressing global health challenges, including disease control, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), and healthcare systems evaluations, particularly for vulnerable populations and refugees. 💡 📅 Mark your calendars for this Friday, September 13th, at 1 PM (GMT +4) for an engaging discussion on "Addressing Health Inequities for Poverty Reduction." In this webinar, we’ll explore how achieving health equity can play a pivotal role in eradicating poverty. Using a Jordanian case study, Vivien will discuss the critical connection between income inequality and health outcomes, focusing on SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). We’ll delve into concepts like the right to health, health equity vs. equality, and how these issues impact vulnerable groups such as women, people with disabilities, and refugees. ✨ Join the webinar for FREE by bookmarking the following link and joining at the specified time: https://lnkd.in/euzDxBBp 🕒 Time: 1 PM Dubai Time (GMT +4) 📆 Date: Friday, September 13th Be sure to join us and gain new perspectives on how health equity can drive meaningful change in the fight against poverty! 👏 For any inquiries, contact christina koutra at [email protected] #HealthEquity #PovertyReduction #SDGs #PRME #Webinar

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