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LHSS Madagascar recently hosted its closeout event, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of many new opportunities. The event brought together diverse voices—government leaders, partners, and local stakeholders—to celebrate achievements, learn from the past, and plan for continued resilience in Madagascar’s health systems.

Namibia has made great progress in its long journey to end HIV as a public health threat. USAID and PEPFAR are helping Namibia achieve and maintain epidemic control, in part, by supporting the government in strengthening its health systems that support the HIV response. 

With support from LHSS, Namibia’s Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises conducted a workshop to train stakeholders on the PEFA assessment methodology, setting the stage for improved public financial management. This assessment will guide policy reforms, enhance sustainable financing, and develop strategies to boost efficiency and accountability in health sector spending.

In Madagascar, community-based health insurance programs, known as mutuelles, are helping make health care more affordable for vulnerable populations. Through regular contributions, community members build a shared pool to cover health service costs when needed. Since 2023, LHSS has been supporting the Malagasy government in piloting this approach.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia, with support from LHSS, held a 3-day workshop to equip the media with skills for accurate, sensitive reporting on UHC. The training covered UHC's importance, health emergency reporting, and data interpretation.

This course is an interactive, five module online self-study course; each module allows participants to engage with the materials and reflect on their own country’s context.

Ce cours se concentre sur les processus utilisés par les pays pour définir les priorités en matière de santé qui se reflètent dans les politiques nationales de santé.

In a milestone decision, the Peruvian Congress has passed legislation that extends temporary health insurance coverage to migrants diagnosed with HIV and tuberculosis (TB). 

Key stakeholders in Jamaica convened for a two-day One Health workshop to enhance the country's ability to manage public health emergencies. Supported by the LHSS Jamaica Activity, this multisectoral event brought together health, agriculture, and environmental leaders to develop a coordinated response to emerging health threats. 

Through her leadership, Giselle Cardona, a 38-year-old nurse, helped Cartagena expand the number of health centers providing care for pregnant women from 9 to 45. As the Director of the El Pozón Subnetwork, Giselle worked tirelessly to improve the quality of maternal care and reduce risks associated with maternal mortality. Her collaboration with LHSS Colombia played a key role in strengthening health services for pregnant women, regardless of nationality.