NEWS

NEWS

Taking forward action on human resources for health in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique and Zambia

Signatories of IHP+ are committed to tackle challenges facing country health systems. Health workforce shortages are recognised as a major problem in sub-Saharan Africa. In four IHP+ countries, leaders are taking forward a major effort to increase the numbers of health workers. Ministries of Health and country partners were involved in structured reviews of human resources for health in each country with commitments to supporting the agreed action agenda and 6 measures of success. DFID and PEPFAR have pledged major financial support and are revising country actions in line with the action agenda. Read more

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Country Planning Cycle Database available online

29 January 2010, Geneva – WHO today launched the Country Planning Cycle Database which presents a country-by-country overview of national… More »

World Bank's Africa Region Updates Progress on Stronger Health Systems and Unveils New Innovation

On January 20, 2010, the World Bank’s Africa Region reaffirmed its commitment to achieving better health results and innovation by… More »

Working party on aid effectivness releases interim report

The Task Team on Health as a Tracer Sector (TT HATS) of the Working Party on Aid Effectiveness (WP EFF),… More »

Accelerating Progress in Maternal and Newborn Health: ‘H 4’ Agencies Present their Plan

NEW YORK, 29 September - Improving maternal health and reducing newborn deaths is a complex undertaking because, among other things, it… More »

IHP+ Update 18

September 30, 2009 - In the new IHP+ Update you can read on new IHP+ members, the Joint Assessment roll-out, the… More »

The final reports of two Taskforce's working groups finalised

The Taskforce on Innovative International Financing for Health Systems was charged with driving forward the UN MDGs on health to… More »

UK Prime Minister and President of Liberia speak out on women's rights.

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IHP+ Update 17

June 30, 2009 - In the new IHP+ Update you can read on the Second annual IHP+ Country Teams Meeting,… More »

The Taskforce on International Innovative Financing for Health Systems

June 22, 2009 - The Working Group 2 of the Taskforce on International Innovative Financing for Health Systems completed its… More »