Country Spotlight Series, Health Systems Strengthening
FBOs Strengthen Health Systems in Bangladesh
Faith-based organizations LAMB and World Renew make substantial contributions to the health system in Bangladesh through their work in maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, immunization, water and sanitation, and overall health systems strengthening. They have operated in Bangladesh since 1976 and provide sustainable health care services...
Country Spotlight Series, Health Systems Strengthening
Faith-based Healthcare in India
Faith is a fundamental part of life for people across the globe. Research shows that worldwide, more than eight in ten people identify with a religion. According to the Pew Research Center, in many emerging economies, including India, 80 to 90% of people say religion is a very important part…
Country Spotlight Series, Health Systems Strengthening
Faith-based Organization Role in Health Systems in Tanzania
Tanzania is a country faced with a significant burden of disease, poverty, and disparities in health outcomes. According to the World Bank, 26% of Tanzanians live below the poverty line, causing a significant barrier to access and affordability of healthcare in the country.
Health Systems Strengthening, Mass Drug Administration
Mass Drug Administration for NTDs: Building the Necessary Local Trust and Capacity
By Veronica Mkusa, IMA World Health, Tanzania Nearly one in six people worldwide suffer from neglected tropical diseases (NTD). This collection of diseases primarily impact the world’s poor, who commonly contract them through bites from insects or by ingesting or having contact with contaminated water or soil. More...