#12: Global Health Quiz & Introduction to Global Health Fundamentals

Timestamps:
Intro & Update: 01:36
Health Systems strengthening: 5:07
Local manufacturing: 19:19
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Summary:
This week’s episode provides a high level summary of important pillars in health systems strengthening and provides background on the move to manufacture vaccines and biologics regionally in Africa and beyond.
Listen to Part 1 here: Universal Health Coverage: No-one Left Behind & Financial Protection (Part 1)

Resources:

• Tracking universal health coverage: 2023 global monitoring report
• Brookings Op-ed: Africa must produce its own vaccines
• The Guardian: South Africa launches ‘unprecedented’ investigation of Johnson & Johnson over TB drug prices
• Health Systems Strengthening points:

1. Health Service Delivery

2. Health Workforce Development - health workforce has been a cornerstone of discussions

3. Health Infrastructure and Equipment:

4. Health Information Systems:

5. Health Financing:

• Develop sustainable and equitable financing mechanisms, such as taxation, health insurance, and social health protection schemes, to ensure that healthcare services are affordable and accessible to all, regardless of income.
• Reduce out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare, which can lead to financial hardship.

6. Governance and Leadership:

• Strengthen the governance and leadership of health systems by improving policies, regulations, and management structures.
• Enhance transparency and accountability to prevent corruption and mismanagement.

7. Community Engagement and Empowerment:

• Involve communities in decision-making processes and encourage them to actively participate in their own health care.
• Promote health education and awareness to empower individuals to make informed health choices.

8. Collaboration across sectors:

• Recognize that health outcomes are influenced by factors beyond the healthcare sector, such as education, sanitation, nutrition, and economic conditions.
• Foster collaboration with other sectors to address these social determinants of health.

9. Research and Innovation:

• Encourage research and innovation to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare services.
• Promote the adoption of evidence-based practices and technologies.

10. Emergency Preparedness and Response:

• Strengthen the health system's ability to respond to public health emergencies and disasters, ensuring that it can provide essential services even during crises.

11. Equity and Inclusivity:

• Ensure that vulnerable and marginalized populations, including those in remote or conflict-affected areas, have equitable access to healthcare services.

12. Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Establish mechanisms to regularly monitor and evaluate the performance of the health system in achieving UHC goals and make necessary adjustments.

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