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Apr 1, 2011
Tanzania EPI cMYP 2010-2015
The Tanzania EPI multiyear plan for 2010-2015 highlights the areas of focus for the immunization programme over the next 5 years based on previous programme performance, priorities for the health sector as stipulated in the Health Sector Strategic Investment Plan (2010/11 – 2014/15) and the global and regional goals set for child survival. The Decade of Vaccines Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP), Millennium Development Goals (MDG) on mortality and morbidity reduction and the WHO Strategic direction 2010-2015 provided the overall strategic framework for development of the plan as well as priorities set in the HSSIP.Mar 2, 2011
Zambia EPI cMYP 2011-2015
Zambia has drawn a comprehensive multi-Year Plan for immunization for the next five years (2011 – 2015). The processes will run along with the sectoral National Health Strategic Plan (NHSP) and the Mid Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to be implemented for the next five (2011 – 2015) and for a period of three years respectively. This Multi-Year Plan seeks to address vaccine preventable diseases through integrated interventions, and; it is hoped that it will contribute towards the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of ‘Reducing by two thirds, the child mortality rate’ as compared to 1990 levels.Mar 1, 2011
Atlas of Global eHealth country profiles
This publication is part of a series of reports based on the second Global Observatory on eHealth (GOe) Survey; it presents data on the 114 WHO Member States that participated in the 2009 global survey on eHealth. Intended as a reference to the state of eHealth development in Member States, the publication highlights selected indicators in the form of country profiles.
Jan 1, 2011
Dissemination, Diffusion, and Scale Up of Family Health Innovations in Low-Income Countries
In this report, we present the AIDED model for guiding dissemination, diffusion, and scale up of family health innovations in low-income countries. The model was developed using in-depth interviews with experts and practitioners, a systematic review of peer-reviewed and gray literature, and pressure testing with multiple audiences. The AIDED model posits five interrelated components to the complex process of scale up: 1) assess, 2) innovate, 3) develop, 4) engage, and 5) devolve. We identify key activities in the five components that have been linked to successful scale-up efforts of selected family health innovations: Depo-Provera, exclusive breastfeeding, community health worker approaches, and social marketing.Dec 31, 2010
Zambia ICT Sector Performance Review 2009/2010
The Zambia telecommunications sector has achieved significant and positive development over the last decade. Building on the 1994 watershed reforms, which opened the market to new entrants, the sector has experienced rapid growth, albeit starting from a very low base. However, low penetration rates and high prices prevailing in the market place suggest that the market is still largely underdeveloped and that there is room for considerably more competition.Dec 17, 2010
Ethiopia EPI cMYP 2011-2015
cMYP (Comprehensive Multi Year Plan), EPI Plan
Ethiopia
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is the second most populous country in sub Saharan Africa with an estimated population of approximately 79.2 million people and the tenth largest by area with its 1.1 million square kilometres, . The IMR is 77/1,000 in 2005, it is still among the highest in the world (DHS 2005). The health status of Ethiopian children is very poor as attested by the death of an estimated 472,000 under five children each year. Of every 100 children in Ethiopia, 14 do not live to celebrate their fifth birthday mostly due to preventable causes.
Dec 6, 2010
A policy framework for accelerating adoption of new vaccines
Rapid uptake of new vaccines can improve health and wealth and contribute to meeting Millennium Development Goals. In the past, however, the introduction and use of new vaccines has been characterized by delayed uptake in the countries where the need is greatest. Based on experience with accelerating the adoption of Hib, pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines, we propose here a framework for new vaccine adoption that may be useful for future efforts. The framework organizes the major steps in the process into a continuum from evidence to policy, implementation and finally access. It highlights the important roles of different actors at various times in the process and may allow new vaccine initiatives to save time and improve their efficiency by anticipating key steps and actions.Dec 1, 2010
eHealth in Tanzania- National Strategic Plan
DHIS2, eHealth, eHealth architecture, eHealth Plan, Human Resources Plan, Standards, WHO
Tanzania
Oct 1, 2010
In what circumstances is telemedicine appropriate in the developing world?
Telemedicine is the practice of medicine at a distance. It generally relies on some kind of telecommunication technology, such as the Internet or a satellite link. The primary advantage of telemedicine is improved access to healthcare, and since the developing world is characterized by continuing difficulties with access to healthcare, it might be presumed that telemedicine would be of value in developing countries (Box 1). However, despite many years of small-scale pilot trials, there has been little adoption of telemedicine for routine healthcare delivery.Aug 1, 2010
Health information technology: fallacies and sober realities
Current research suggests that the rate of adoption of health information technology (HIT) is low, and that HIT may not have the touted beneficial effects on quality of care or costs. The twin issues of the failure of HIT adoption and of HIT efficacy stem primarily from a series of fallacies about HIT. We discuss 12 HIT fallacies and their implications for design and implementation. These fallacies must be understood and addressed for HIT to yield better results. Foundational cognitive and human factors engineering research and development are essential to better inform HIT development, deployment, and use.Jump in. Expand your knowledge.
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