This document analyzes the emergence and evolution of global health initiatives (GHIs) such as GAVI, the Global Fund, PEPFAR, and the World Bank MAP. It focuses on how individuals, organizations, and networks have influenced the design and policy priorities of these institutions. Through documentary reviews and interviews with stakeholders, the study examines how GHIs were formed and how they have changed over time. While GHIs have had some success in addressing health issues, consensus has been lacking around supporting health systems strengthening, and GHIs have had an uncomfortable relationship with prioritizing broader health systems goals.
This document summarizes research on the influence of global health initiatives (GHIs) on Mozambique's public health system. It finds that while GHIs increased services for HIV, malaria, and TB, they also negatively impacted health worker performance and retention by making partner organizations more attractive. GHIs placed additional stress on weak financial and monitoring systems without sufficiently strengthening the overall health system. The document concludes that health outcomes could be improved if GHIs targeted strengthening the entire health system in a coherent manner rather than specific disease programs.
GHIs operating in Mozambique include the Global Fund, PEPFAR, President's Malaria Initiative, and others focused on specific diseases. While GHIs have increased funding and scale-up of targeted health services, their vertical nature has stressed harmonization efforts and negatively impacted health workers. Overall, GHIs could have achieved better health outcomes by jointly strengthening the overall health system in a more coherent manner.
This document analyzes the emergence and evolution of global health initiatives (GHIs) such as GAVI, the Global Fund, PEPFAR, and the World Bank MAP. It focuses on how individuals, organizations, and networks have influenced the design and policy priorities of these institutions. Through documentary reviews and interviews with stakeholders, the study examines how GHIs were formed and how they have changed over time. While GHIs have had some success in addressing health issues, consensus has been lacking around supporting health systems strengthening, and GHIs have had an uncomfortable relationship with prioritizing broader health systems goals.
This document summarizes research on the influence of global health initiatives (GHIs) on Mozambique's public health system. It finds that while GHIs increased services for HIV, malaria, and TB, they also negatively impacted health worker performance and retention by making partner organizations more attractive. GHIs placed additional stress on weak financial and monitoring systems without sufficiently strengthening the overall health system. The document concludes that health outcomes could be improved if GHIs targeted strengthening the entire health system in a coherent manner rather than specific disease programs.
GHIs operating in Mozambique include the Global Fund, PEPFAR, President's Malaria Initiative, and others focused on specific diseases. While GHIs have increased funding and scale-up of targeted health services, their vertical nature has stressed harmonization efforts and negatively impacted health workers. Overall, GHIs could have achieved better health outcomes by jointly strengthening the overall health system in a more coherent manner.
Gorik Ooms at Aids2012: Future Global Priorities or Beyond 2015GlobalHealthObserver
The document discusses potential global health priorities beyond 2015, with the author's prediction that universal health coverage (UHC) may become the single overarching goal. This could negatively impact efforts against AIDS if UHC is not properly defined and implemented. However, UHC could also benefit the fight against AIDS if the "right to health" perspective is taken, with clarification of national and global responsibilities. The author argues that UHC will only help AIDS efforts if advocates actively work to ensure UHC protects the right to health for all diseases.
People's Health Assembly 2012: Global Health Initiatives, Civil Society and t...GlobalHealthObserver
This document discusses NGO accountability and provides context around global health initiatives. It begins with definitions of accountability and describes key features of civil society and NGOs. It then discusses the history of NGO accountability and challenges related to accountability requirements and mechanisms. The document outlines accountability to various stakeholders and provides references for further reading on the topic.
In Act 5 of Othello, Iago manipulates Roderigo into attacking Cassio, wounding him. Iago then stabs Cassio, making it look like an accident. Othello, believing Iago's lies about Desdemona's affair, smothers her to death. Emilia arrives and reveals Iago's deception before dying by his hand. Othello, realizing his mistake, kills himself upon learning the truth. Iago is arrested while Lodovico takes control and names Cassio as Othello's successor.
This document summarizes research conducted by the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp on various topics related to Global Health Initiatives (GHIs) and global health governance. The research examines: 1) GHIs and global health governance, focusing on complexity, health systems strengthening, and health exceptionalism; 2) the impact of GHIs on financing and sustainability, including crowding out of domestic health expenditure and human resources for health; and 3) the impact of GHIs on legal obligations to provide health assistance. The research uses literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis to understand these issues from a complex adaptive systems perspective and to evaluate the normative effects of GHIs on moving states towards compliance with health assistance obligations under
The document summarizes a research study that examined risk factors for poor outcomes in young mothers referred to the Sure Start "Young Mums to Be" program in West Lothian, Scotland. The study found that the most significant risk factors predicting further social work involvement were a history of substance misuse, criminal justice involvement, abuse, and other family problems. While many risk factors for poor outcomes are interdependent, none alone predicted engagement with the antenatal support program. The implications are that early identification of risk factors is crucial to ensure appropriate support, and a multi-agency approach is needed due to the interdependency of risks.
This document summarizes research on the impact of global health initiatives (GHIs) on Angola's health system. It finds that GHIs have both positive and negative effects. Positively, they have increased resources, knowledge transfer, and strategic planning. However, they also compete for skilled workers and use parallel monitoring systems. The research calls for continued harmonization between GHIs and the government to jointly strengthen the health system and ensure sustainability.
The document discusses various features of a learning management system (LMS) including uploading different file types like videos and images from YouTube or a computer. It describes how to upload files to different components in an LMS like web boards, add HTML tags, and save and display the files. It also provides instructions on creating discussion forums, chat functions, and includes screenshots to illustrate the processes.
Gorik Ooms at Aids2012: Future Global Priorities or Beyond 2015GlobalHealthObserver
The document discusses potential global health priorities beyond 2015, with the author's prediction that universal health coverage (UHC) may become the single overarching goal. This could negatively impact efforts against AIDS if UHC is not properly defined and implemented. However, UHC could also benefit the fight against AIDS if the "right to health" perspective is taken, with clarification of national and global responsibilities. The author argues that UHC will only help AIDS efforts if advocates actively work to ensure UHC protects the right to health for all diseases.
People's Health Assembly 2012: Global Health Initiatives, Civil Society and t...GlobalHealthObserver
This document discusses NGO accountability and provides context around global health initiatives. It begins with definitions of accountability and describes key features of civil society and NGOs. It then discusses the history of NGO accountability and challenges related to accountability requirements and mechanisms. The document outlines accountability to various stakeholders and provides references for further reading on the topic.
In Act 5 of Othello, Iago manipulates Roderigo into attacking Cassio, wounding him. Iago then stabs Cassio, making it look like an accident. Othello, believing Iago's lies about Desdemona's affair, smothers her to death. Emilia arrives and reveals Iago's deception before dying by his hand. Othello, realizing his mistake, kills himself upon learning the truth. Iago is arrested while Lodovico takes control and names Cassio as Othello's successor.
This document summarizes research conducted by the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp on various topics related to Global Health Initiatives (GHIs) and global health governance. The research examines: 1) GHIs and global health governance, focusing on complexity, health systems strengthening, and health exceptionalism; 2) the impact of GHIs on financing and sustainability, including crowding out of domestic health expenditure and human resources for health; and 3) the impact of GHIs on legal obligations to provide health assistance. The research uses literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis to understand these issues from a complex adaptive systems perspective and to evaluate the normative effects of GHIs on moving states towards compliance with health assistance obligations under
The document summarizes a research study that examined risk factors for poor outcomes in young mothers referred to the Sure Start "Young Mums to Be" program in West Lothian, Scotland. The study found that the most significant risk factors predicting further social work involvement were a history of substance misuse, criminal justice involvement, abuse, and other family problems. While many risk factors for poor outcomes are interdependent, none alone predicted engagement with the antenatal support program. The implications are that early identification of risk factors is crucial to ensure appropriate support, and a multi-agency approach is needed due to the interdependency of risks.
This document summarizes research on the impact of global health initiatives (GHIs) on Angola's health system. It finds that GHIs have both positive and negative effects. Positively, they have increased resources, knowledge transfer, and strategic planning. However, they also compete for skilled workers and use parallel monitoring systems. The research calls for continued harmonization between GHIs and the government to jointly strengthen the health system and ensure sustainability.
The document discusses various features of a learning management system (LMS) including uploading different file types like videos and images from YouTube or a computer. It describes how to upload files to different components in an LMS like web boards, add HTML tags, and save and display the files. It also provides instructions on creating discussion forums, chat functions, and includes screenshots to illustrate the processes.