Sep 28, 2020
BLN and AeHIN Virtual Panel Discussion: Health Service Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Lessons from a Health Worker’s Perspective
The BID Learning Network (BLN) and Asia eHealth Information Network (AeHIN) are holding a series of virtual panel discussions on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary health care service delivery. This is the second discussion in a three-part series, featuring the health worker perspective. These interactions are intended to promote mutual learning between public, private, and international health care practitioners for the improvement of health care service delivery. The discussions are aimed at addressing the challenges encountered and lessons learned by health facilities and practitioners in service provision during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers also discussed the measures put in place to minimize the spread of the epidemic and strategies to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
Sep 8, 2020
BLN and AeHIN Virtual Panel Discussion: Health Service Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Lessons from Asia and Africa
Peer Learning, People, Policies, Practices
The BID Learning Network (BLN) and Asia eHealth Information Network (AeHIN) invite you to watch a series of virtual panel discussions on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary health care service delivery. These interactions are intended to promote mutual learning between public, private, and international health care practitioners for the improvement of health care service delivery. The discussions are aimed at addressing the challenges encountered and lessons learned by health facilities and practitioners in service provision during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers will also discuss the measures put in place to minimize the spread of the epidemic and strategies to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
Aug 27, 2020
BID Learning Network infographic (French translation)
The BID Learning Network (BLN) builds a bridge between countries, and regional and global partners, through mentorship, peer learning opportunities, and knowledge management. It provides targeted expertise to help governments strengthen their routine data systems. See the French translation of this BLN infographic to learn more.Aug 25, 2020
Determinants of facility-level use of electronic immunization registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An observational analysis
Global Health: Science and Practice
As more countries transition from paper-based to electronic immunization registries (EIRs) to collect and track individual immunization data, guidance is needed for successful adoption and use of these systems. Little research is available on the determinants of EIR use soon after introduction. The BID Initiative published an observational study assessing the determinants of facility health care workers’ use of new EIRs in Tanzania and Zambia. The results highlight the importance of organizational and behavioral factors in explaining sustained EIR use. Read the full manuscript in Global Health: Science and Practice.Jul 24, 2020
Data Use Partnership Regional Overview
Applications, eHealth Plan, People, Policies, Practices, Products, Software, Standards, Stock Management, Supportive Supervision, Tools, Training
Jun 30, 2020
BLN Virtual Panel Discussion: Immunization Service Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Lessons and Post-Pandemic Recovery Strategies
eHealth Plan, Peer Learning, People, Policies
The BID Learning Network (BLN) is hosting a series of virtual panel discussions about immunization service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. We invite you to watch a discussion about lessons and post-pandemic recovery strategies. This is the first in a series of three virtual panel discussions.
Jun 18, 2020
BLN Webinar: Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia | From Design to Deployment
Applications, Barcodes, eHealth Plan, Hardware, Peer Learning, People, Practices, Products
Tanzania, Zambia
The BID Learning Network (BLN) invites you to watch a webinar presentation on “Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: From Design to Deployment.” The BID Initiative, a PATH project with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation worked closely with the ministries of health in Tanzania and Zambia to address data-related challenges faced by their immunization programs. The BID Initiative developed interventions comprising electronic immunization registries (EIRs), supply chain management, and data use tools. Join us in this webinar where the speakers provide an overview of the process to develop the digital health solutions, from the design stage through to deployment of the system.
Jun 17, 2020
Assessing the incremental costs and savings of introducing electronic immunization registries and stock management systems: Evidence from the BID Initiative in Tanzania and Zambia
Pan African Medical Journal
Poor data quality and use negatively impact immunization programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In addition, many LMICs have a shortage of health personnel, and staff available have demanding workloads across several health programs. In order to address these challenges, the BID Initiative introduced a comprehensive suite of interventions, including an electronic immunization registry aimed at improving the quality, reliability, and use of immunization data in Tanzania and Zambia. BID conducted a micro-costing study to estimate the economic costs of service delivery and logistics for the immunization programs with and without the BID interventions in a sample of health facilities and district program offices in each country. The full article can be found in the Pan African Medical Journal.Jun 3, 2020
BLN Webinar: Addressing Immunization Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria
Monitoring & Evaluation, People, Practices
The BID Learning Network (BLN) invites you to watch a webinar called: “Addressing Immunization Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria.” This BLN webinar was hosted in partnership with Nigeria’s WHO Scholar Alumni. The webinar discusses the challenges faced by health workers and the ways in which they have been resolved.
Jun 2, 2020
BLN Webinar: Triangulation for Improved Decision-Making in Immunization Programs
Monitoring & Evaluation, Peer Learning, People, Policies, Practices
The BID Learning Network invites you to watch a webinar called: “Triangulation for Improved Decision-Making in Immunization Programs.” Successful immunization programs use data to guide efficient management, tailor strategies, and make decisions to achieve program goals. Many data sources exist within and outside the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), but the use of various data sources together is not optimal in many countries. In the absence of perfect data, public health practice has long acknowledged that combining many pieces of weaker evidence can form a strong basis for making more informed decisions. As such, triangulation which is the synthesis of two or more existing data sources, is used to address relevant questions for program planning and decision-making. This webinar will introduce the concept of data triangulation in immunization programs for decision-making and present examples of data triangulation use in the field.
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