Publication Date: 2013
This is the first in a series of eight factsheets on the theme of governance and systems, that draws on the results and lessons learned from the PRRINN-MNCH programme. This particular factsheet focuses on Minimum Service Packages (MSPs). The key messages are: Planning for the delivery of MSPs needs to become standardised... Read more
Publication Date: 2013
This is the third in a series of six factsheets on the theme of Evidence for Action, that draws on the results and lessons learned from the PRRINN-MNCH programme. This particular factsheet focuses on performance-based financing pilots. The key messages are: Performance-based financing (PBF) schemes have demonstrated some success in improving coverage of... Read more
Publication Date: 2013
This factsheet provides an overview of the Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR) policy initiative, focused on integrating management of Nigeria’s Primary Health Care. It reflects on our experience in Jigawa state, northern Nigeria. Health Partners International and development partners launched this policy initiative to overcome the fragmentation of... Read more
Publication Date: 2013
The UK-Aid funded Mobilising Access to Maternal Health Services in Zambia (MAMaZ) programme was established to design and test demand-side interventions that would help to increase access to and uptake of routine and emergency health services for pregnant women and newborns. The idea was to inform national safe motherhood policy,... Read more
Publication Date: 2013
This is the third in a series of eight factsheets on the theme of health service delivery, that draws on the results and lessons learned from the PRRINN-MNCH programme. This particular factsheet focuses on reintroducing kangaroo mother care (KMC). The key messages are: Kangaroo mothercare is an important factor in saving the... Read more
Publication Date: 2013
This is the second in a series of seven factsheets on the theme of community engagement, that draws on the results and lessons learned from the PRRINN-MNCH programme. This particular factsheet focuses on scaling up community engagement to improve access to maternal, newborn and child health services. The key messages are: PRRINN-MNCH used... Read more
Publication Date: 2013
This is the sixth in a series of eight factsheets on the theme of governance and systems, that draws on the results and lessons learned from the PRRINN-MNCH programme. This particular factsheet focuses on the sector-wide approaches to health provision. The key messages are: The sector-wide approach (SWAp) to health service provision... Read more
Publication Date: 2013
This is the fifth in a series of eight factsheets on the theme of governance and systems, that draws on the results and lessons learned from the PRRINN-MNCH programme. This particular factsheet focuses on strengthening the GAVI system through sound financial management. The key messages are: Training for accounts staff and... Read more
Publication Date: 2013
This is the sixth in a series of eight factsheets on the theme of health service delivery, that draws on the results and lessons learned from the PRRINN-MNCH programme. This particular factsheet focuses on technical and integrated supportive supervision. The key messages are: Ongoing supportive supervision helps health workers develop and ensures... Read more
Publication Date: 2013
This is the fourth in a series of eight factsheets on the theme of health service delivery, that draws on the results and lessons learned from the PRRINN-MNCH programme. This particular brief focuses on the midwives service scheme. The key messages are: The midwives service scheme helps to address the critical... Read more