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20 May 2010

Afghanistan + 10 others
New Publication Released by Management Sciences for Health - Health Systems in Action: An eHandbook for Leaders and Managers

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— Management Sciences for Health
May 20, 2010

Cambridge, MA- Management Sciences for Health (MSH) today announces its newest publication, Health Systems in Action: An eHandbook for Leaders and Managers. The electronic handbook equips health workers at the center of health systems to reduce illness and save lives. Health Systems in Action was funded and supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Leadership, Management & Sustainability Program.

Health Systems in Action emphasizes that

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01 May 2010

World
Health Systems in Action: An eHandbook for Leaders and Managers

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— Management Sciences for Health
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Over the past decade, the imperative of building strong national health systems has gained heightened global attention. The unprecedented resources made available for global health, and particularly for combating the major pandemics, have enabled countries to significantly expand the reach of life-saving health interventions. Yet, in many countries, efforts to scale up these programs have been impeded by weak health systems. If the six health system building blocks defined by the World Health Organization in Everybody's Business offer countries a broad perspective on health
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01 Apr 2010

World
Challenges Encountered in Capacity Building: Review of Literature and Selected Tools

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— Management Sciences for Health
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As the responses to the AIDS pandemic change from emergency services to long-term care for those infected and affected and as the responses by governments and international and local organizations put greater emphasis on implementing country-owned, sustainable programs to community becomes increasingly apparent. Growing demand for and recognition of the importance of capacity building in HIV/AIDS work leads to a corresponding need to ensure that capacity building is implemented effectively, efficiently, and sustainably; however, consensus on capacity building indicators is
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31 Mar 2010

Haiti
MSH Calls for Two-Pronged Approach to Development in Haiti: Restore Leadership Capacity of Government Ministries and Work in Partnerships with NGOs; Group Cites Successes in Health Sector

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On the eve of the International Donors' Conference Towards a New Future in Haiti to be held in New York on March 31, Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a nonprofit health group, urged donors to consider a successful two-pronged development approach that has led to improved health in Haiti.

"The two-pronged approach is grounded in the principle that the Haitian government must ultimately lead the process but also work together in partnership with NGOs and the private sector," said Dr. Jonathan D. Quick, MD, MPH, President and Chief Executive Officer

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26 Jan 2010

Haiti
Update: Medicines Distributed to 30 Health Facilities in Haiti- First Resupply of AIDS Drugs Delivered

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— Management Sciences for Health
The Supply Chain Management System's (SCMS) dedicated staff in Haiti has now distributed kits of medicines and other medical supplies from existing stock in the project warehouse to 16 hospitals and 14 clinical sites in Port-au-Prince. As of January 19, more than 40,000 pounds (18,000kg) of medicines and emergency medical supplies from warehouse stock had been distributed. Kits included: antibiotics (including co-trimoxazole), blood transfusion sets, exam lamps, first aid supplies (bandages, tape, alcohol wipes, cotton), ibuprofen, syringes and needles, and other essential drugs.

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