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Ethiopia is making significant strides against polio! To address these challenges in polio lab sample transport, Project HOPE, with support from VillageReach and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute focused on: - Training health care providers on polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) - Procuring of deep freezers and log tags - Conducting feasibility assessments - Establishing transit hubs and supporting the hubs with freezers that store samples and produce ice used in transit. - Developing specimen collection, handling, packaging and transportation manuals Read more about how our collaboration with Project HOPE and the MoH is improving polio sample transportation and detection: https://bit.ly/4cUhrdC #PolioEradication #GlobalHealth #HealthInnovation #EndPolio #EndPolioNow

VillageReach's Edwin Mulwa and Dr. Bannet Ndyanabangi attended the 2024 Health Innovations Conference in Kampala, Uganda, to discuss cutting-edge solutions to global health challenges and the future of health care in Africa. Key insights: Digital tools are revolutionizing healthcare; cross-sector collaboration is key; and ensuring equitable access is critical. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Xjoffc #GlobalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Uganda #HIC2024 #TechIndustry #HealthInnovations #DigitalHealth #AfricaHealth

In order to strengthen and prepare health care systems to tackle the ongoing #mpox emergency, health systems need to be responsive and have these three essential qualities, according to Dr. Bannet Ndyanabangi: “They are available when needed for even the hardest-to-reach communities; they adapt to shocks and stresses, such as what we are seeing now with mpox; and they routinely factor in and respond to the needs and preferences of under-reached communities.” Read more in this AllAfrica interview: https://bit.ly/3XABRnT #healthsystems #universalhealthcoverage #UHC

Kinshasa, 27 August 2024, VillageReach DRC team members and I met with The World Bank health team today in Kinshasa. We provided an update on our DRC work on Private Pharma Distributors, Outsourced Transport, Supply Chain Investment Coordination and other areas. One of the key themes of the discussion was the integration of these efforts into government systems to support long-term sustainable impact. VillageReach's focus on transitioning solutions to full government ownership was appreciated by the World Bank team. Martin MAHOMBISA, PharmD.Anderson Ti-TimiDr Guy MUSSAMBA MD, MPH, M. Management des ProjetsCedric EkembePatou MusumariCarla TokoMichel MuvudiSarah JefferyDr. Bannet NdyanabangiLinda M.Ann Allen Kelly Hamblin Kim Hill (Couri)Dr Claudia Shilumani Tapiwa Mukwashi

Building trust to find solutions! 🤝 We worked with Jefferson County Public Health, Washington State to co-create new paths to health care and immunization access in the community. We prioritized two key principles: 🙌 Building trust through participatory research 👏 Fostering collaboration to identify local solutions Read more: https://bit.ly/4e1HUal #Communityhealth #Phc #Publichealth #BuildingTrust #Solutions #ImmunizationAccess #Collaboration #LocalSolutions Emily Gibson Julia Guerette

Community Health Workers need to be salaried, skilled, supervised and supplied in order to provide and ensure that primary health care services are available, even for the most under-reaching communities. Read how Lwala Community Alliance and VillageReach are working with community health workers in Migori County, Kenya and the Ministry of Health in a push for sustainability for #CHWs on Standard Group PLC: https://bit.ly/3YM4AXN #communityhealth #chw #proCHW

🚀 Enhancing Vaccine Supply Chain Management with Digital Tools 🚀 VillageReach is committed to improving vaccine delivery in low-resource settings, ensuring that supplies reach the last mile safely and efficiently. With generous support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, we've developed a cutting-edge digital tool package to elevate vaccine supply chain management. Our solution includes: - A comprehensive supervision guideline - An interactive digital checklist - A user-friendly data analysis dashboard What sets our tool apart is its emphasis on mentorship and collaboration between supervisors and health care workers, moving beyond mere checklist completion to foster genuine learning and growth. We’re thrilled to announce that this innovative tool is already making an impact in Malawi and will extend to two more countries in 2024/25. Join us in advancing vaccine access and delivery! 🌍💉 #VaccineManagement #SupplyChain #GlobalHealth #DigitalHealth #SupportiveSupervision Rebecca Alban Tobi Bamiduro Emily Bancroft Swetha Srinath Mariam Zameer Katlen Tillman Ronald Ng'eno, MPRSK Carla Pamela Blauvelt Lusubiro Mwasambali

"We need to set up systems to respond to #mpox the way we did for COVID," said Dr. Bannet Ndyanabangi, on the ongoing mpox emergency. Watch the Al Jazeera English interview for Dr. Bannet's insight on mpox and what should be done to combat the spread: https://bit.ly/46XGCuE #publichealth #globalhealth #emergency #preparedness #response

Countries need to rethink current health strategies in order to delivery quality, timely health care that meets the needs and preferences of the hardest-to-reach communities. By shifting towards responsive primary health care systems, we can accelerate progress towards health for all. Learn about responsive PHC in this op-ed from Dr Claudia S., Vice President of Partnerships and Impact on AllAfrica Global Media: https://bit.ly/3YCO1NH #universalhealthcoverage #UHC #healthsystems #healthinnovation #PHC

We support and applaud the Africa CDC and the World Health Organization for officially declaring the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) and Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Read the statement from Emily Bancroft, VillageReach President and CEO, to learn about the ongoing mpox emergency in Africa, our approach to working side-by-side with governments to respond to emergencies and our readiness to collaborate: https://bit.ly/3T1vIOJ #publichealth #mpox #globalhealth #VaccinesWork #ProCHWs