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Video Transcript: Improving Health in India through Market-Based Approaches

A transcript of the video, "Improving Health in India through Market-Based Approaches."

Transcript of Interview with Dr. Mariam Ongara

This is a transcript from a video interview with Dr. Margaret Ongara, the Public-Private Partnerships Cordinator at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Tanzania.

Engaging Private Providers in HIV Care and Treatment: Lessons from the BroadReach Down Referral Model in North West Province, South Africa

This brief presents an overview of the design, implementation, and initial impact of a private general practitioner down referral model for routine ART services in a heavily HIV-affected region of South Africa. This model was implemented in 2005 to increase access to ART in the short- to medium-…

A Census of Private Health Facilities and Providers in Malawi

This poster reviews findings from a mapping exercise of private providers in Malawi. Findings included information on geographic distribution of providers, services offered, types of providers, further trainings desired by providers, and barriers to expansion cited by surveyed providers.

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Increasing Use of Zinc in the Treatment of Pediatric Diarrhea in Benin: Lessons Learned for Global Programs

This poster discusses the methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations from a study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding diarrhea management, including the correct use of ORS and zinc, in Benin.

Key findings:

• Use of zinc and ORS is rising
• Correct…

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  Health Area: Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health

  Project: SHOPS

  Year : 2013

  Language : English

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Expanding Coverage of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision through Private Sector in Namibia

This poster explores how the SHOPS project worked with the public and private sectors in Namibia to standardize the insurance rate for voluntary medical male circumcision and train private providers so that more Namibian men and boys could access this health benefit. In 2012, Namibia became the…

Setting Research Priorities to Reduce Mortality and Morbidity of Childhood Diarrhoeal Disease in the Next 15 Years

This paper aims to identify research priorities, using the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative's (CHNRI's) method, for global childhood diarrhoeal disease over the next 15 years. Ten teams were established, and over 150 experts participated on one or more teams, generating and scoring…

The Total Market Approach: Steps to Successful Implementation with Country Cases

This poster provides an explanation of the steps required to implement a total market approach for contraceptive products, including specific country cases where the approach was implemented. It was presentated at the International Conference on Family Planning during an evening technical…

The Role of the Private Sector in Family Planning Provision and Use: Past, Present, and Future

As moderator of a panel session at the International Conference on Family Planning 2013 titled "The Role of the Private Sector in Family Planning Provision and Use: Past, Present, and Future", Diana Silimperi gave this presentation for Steven Sinding.

Assessments: The First Step in Engaging the Private Health Sector

One of the greatest challenges to engaging the private health sector is getting a clear picture of the actors involved and their capabilities. This sector is often misunderstood—but can be a critical partner in meeting public health goals. An assessment can help governments, development partners…