Grounded in well-articulated theories of change, contribution analysis gives us a way to understand whether and how interventions supported by a program may have caused or contributed to changes in outcomes. […]
Category: Blog
Rethinking innovation in maternal and child health in Africa: five case studies
How can we disrupt the status quo and generate positive health outcomes faster, better, more affordably and sustainably? […]
Country Profiles Illuminate Successes – and Challenges – in the Fight Against Malaria
What will it take to eliminate malaria for good? Reaching all pregnant women and children under five in endemic areas with treatment and services. […]
Why public health practitioners need to learn the art of scale-up: The case of chlorhexidine for umbilical cord care
MCSP experts explain how severe infections can be prevented through better management of the umbilical cord. […]
Singing for Change in Mozambique this World Breastfeeding Week
In Mozambique, MCSP is using a novel approach to increase breastfeeding – reaching families with key breastfeeding messages through song. […]
Strengthening Gender Equity Within Community Health Workforce: A Need for Gender-Inclusive Inter-Sectoral Policy Approaches
Blog in a Health Systems Global series to celebrate International Women’s Day with perspectives on why gender should be a critical component of universal health coverage. […]
If my daughter lived in the countries where I work
MCSP’s Director reflects on a lifetime of work in global maternal health in the context of her first grandchild’s birth. […]
Using Data to Drive our Work in Haiti
My journey into the world of data proved to be a bumpy – but ultimately satisfying – one. […]
Collective Impact for Universal Coverage: Liberia’s Health System on the Rise
Blog in a Health Systems Global series on how health policy and systems research is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage by 2030. […]
In Mozambique, a Month-long Celebration of Breastfeeding
In countries like Mozambique, sustained breastfeeding saves lives. It’s no wonder the country has taken to extending World Breastfeeding Week to an entire month! […]