The Rapid Health Systems Assessment (RHSA) is a qualitative exercise developed by MCSP to: (1) quickly diagnose operations and management challenges at the subnational level that may affect reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) services and program activities; (2) prioritize key areas for strengthening; and (3) identify assets and opportunities in the health system. The […]
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Join us February 27th for a lively discussion among global health partners on health system barriers at the Wilson Center. […]
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Efforts to improve health care provider performance in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) extend beyond isolated in-service training and traditional supervision methodologies to include additional approaches such as mentoring. This brief presents principles and recommendations for the use of mentoring for human capacity development (HCD) within the MCSP. The guidance stems from a review of […]
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To stop the last plague outbreak – and prevent future outbreaks – MCSP is strengthening the infection prevention and control skills of Malagasy providers . […]
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Competency-based, in-service trainings are giving Burmese midwives the confidence and ability to apply newly learned skills in their day-to-day practice. […]
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Many programs and projects are designed with the goal to benefit the worst-off, but how often do they live up to this commendable goal? Unfortunately, few have reliable data to answer that question. This brief draws upon existing censuses and household surveys using an asset index as a measure of socioeconomic position (SEP). It explains […]
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Published in BMJ Open, this article presents information on the quality of newborn care services and health facility readiness to provide newborn care in six African countries, and advocates for the improvement of providers’ essential newborn care knowledge and skills. To read the full, open access article in the journal BMJ Open, click here. […]
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Published in Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, this article presents findings from a cost-effectiveness analysis of a pilot project, which provided calcium supplementation through the public sector to pregnant women during antenatal care for PE/E prevention as compared to existing PE/E management in Nepal. To read the full, open access article in the journal Cost […]
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A key first step was ensuring everyone understood the term “health system” in a broad sense — and what each of them could do to improve health outcomes in their communities. […]
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Pre-service education is the curriculum of studies that prepares a health provider with the competencies required for entry into a health profession. This operational guidance presents evidence-based recommendations for pre-service education of health care providers affiliated with MCSP. This guidance can be used in MCSP country programs to strengthen pre-service education systems. […]
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