Local Health System Sustainability Project -LHSS

01/24/2025

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, with support from USAID Global Health's LHSS Project, is making strides to strengthen its health system.

Efforts include improving workforce governance, enhancing health financing mechanisms, and evaluating policies to reduce financial barriers to care.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3uMCCyD

01/21/2025

The path to in is gaining momentum through collaborative stakeholder engagement.

With support from LHSS, Namibia’s Ministry of Health brought together policymakers, civil society organizations, and private sector leaders to co-create a comprehensive policy.

This inclusive approach led to a draft UHC Policy Framework focused on improving quality of care, reducing health disparities, expanding preventive services, and strengthening public health financing.

Discover more: https://bit.ly/46UAS3d

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Long-stalled effort gains traction through stakeholder collaboration

01/20/2025

Tomorrow’s the big day!

Are you ready to be inspired by the incredible stories of digital health innovation transforming lives in ?

Join us on January 21 at 9AM EST for a webinar that will open your eyes to what’s possible when private sector ingenuity meets targeted support.

Hear from Ikechukwu Anoke, Founder of Zuri Health, and Moustapha Mukasa, Founder of MM Partners Logistics Ltd., as they share how digital solutions are expanding access to family planning and health products in and .

Register here: https://bit.ly/3CSWhQQ

Zuri Health Abt Global

01/17/2025

: The USAID LHSS Project is supporting Jamaica's journey toward a National One Health Policy!

In partnership with the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, and the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, LHSS organized a One Health workshop to advance health security.

A key outcome? The development of recommendations to formalize a multi-sectoral One Health Committee—a vital step in fostering cross-sector collaboration to tackle health threats at the human, animal, and environmental interface.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3POIM8T

01/16/2025

In , Battambang Province is making history by allocating local funds to fight as part of Cambodia’s Fast Track Cities Initiative. With training supported by USAID Global Health's LHSS Project, nine communes now include HIV programs in their budgets, ensuring support for those most at risk.

Learn how local leadership is driving change: https://bit.ly/47a04ns

01/16/2025

Have you wondered how a little support can spark monumental change?

On January 21, we’re pulling back the curtain on how USAID Global Health’s LHSS Project supported two innovative companies—Zuri Health and MM Partners Logistics Ltd.—to scale their operations and redefine health care access in .

Learn how these visionaries leveraged digital tools to make family planning and essential health products accessible to more people in and . It’s a story of perseverance, creativity, and the transformative power of innovation.

Don’t miss it!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3CSWhQQ

01/15/2025

Achieving requires more than policies—it demands action driven by evidence. The latest USAID Equity Spotlight Brief highlights how implementation research helps countries like , , and close the gap between policy and practice.

By engaging local communities and adapting interventions, implementation research ensures are inclusive, sustainable, and effective for marginalized populations.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4akMgbY

USAID Global Health

01/15/2025

Sustainable are essential for ensuring equitable access to quality care and building resilience against future health challenges.

This Toolkit for Sustainable Health System Strengthening equips development partners and implementers with the tools needed to design, implement, and scale impactful health solutions that last.

Built on a program cycle approach, the toolkit emphasizes systems thinking, local actor engagement, and continuous learning and adaptation to drive long-term improvements. It provides resources to:

✔️ Understand and navigate complex health systems
✔️ Engage stakeholders and co-create effective solutions
✔️ Support local implementation and ownership
✔️ Sustain and scale health system performance improvements

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USAID Global Health

01/14/2025

As faces the largest migration crisis in the Western Hemisphere, USAID’s LHSS Project is strengthening to save lives.

Through the Mentor Hospital strategy, LHSS is equipping health care providers with the skills and tools needed to manage high-risk maternal and newborn cases.

In , maternal mortality dropped by 66%, and zero maternal deaths have been reported in Buenaventura since the initiative began. In 2023 alone, 49,000 pregnant migrant women accessed care through participating hospitals.

This collaboration with local partners is a powerful example of how building health care capacity can address challenges and migration crises.

Learn more: bit.ly/3DYggy2

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01/13/2025

Data is transforming in !

This LHSS East Africa Landscape Analysis underscores the importance of integrated health information systems to track patient care across borders and improve outcomes for mobile populations.

Find out how LHSS supported this work.

https://bit.ly/4gV0fZ3

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01/13/2025

The countdown is on!

In just seven days, January 21, we’ll bring together some of the most exciting voices in for a you won’t want to miss. Hear directly from Ikechukwu Anoke, Founder and CEO of Zuri Health and Moustapha Mukasa, Founder and CEO of MM Partners Logistics Ltd., as they share how they are reshaping healthcare accessibility across Ghana and Uganda.

This isn’t just about innovation—it’s about impact. Discover how small grants and technical support from LHSS empowered these pioneers to scale their digital solutions and improve lives. Whether you’re passionate about health systems, digital innovation, or community impact, this is the conversation for you.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3CSWhQQ

01/09/2025

Comment les structures de santé en République démocratique du Congo peuvent-elles améliorer leur gestion financière et la satisfaction des patients?

Notre nouveau rapport examine les aspects techniques, administratifs et financiers de la mise en œuvre de TAFO dans 5 provinces. Avec des analyses détaillées, des leçons apprises et des recommandations concrètes, ce rapport offre une feuille de route pour améliorer la performance des systèmes de santé en RDC.

Découvrez-en plus : https://bit.ly/40qjR0W

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