#Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, with many people are unaware that they have it. Since 2019, PATH has worked across four countries in Africa to screen over five million people for hypertension and referring them to care, if necessary. This #WorldHypertensionDay, learn more about how the Healthy Heart Africa program is addressing the hypertension burden through community-based outreach. 🩺 How Rwanda is fighting the “silent killer”: https://bit.ly/4bDj3Z8 🩺 In Ghana, hypertension care adapts and overcomes: https://bit.ly/4bJjDEG Ghana Health Service | AstraZeneca | Nanthalile Mugala | Helen McGuire | Robert Kwabena Yeboah | Dr. Florence Sibomana
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Did you know that hypertension or high blood pressure is the primary risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease? With over one billion individuals affected by hypertension worldwide, addressing this health challenge is crucial, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the burden is most pronounced. On #WorldHypertensionDay, we spotlight PATH's impactful initiatives in #Satara, India. Our efforts focus on effective screening and treatment linkage for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including hypertension, with a special emphasis on women's health. By targeting undiagnosed cases, including systematic population-based screening for all patients 30 and older, and ensuring adherence to medical regimens, PATH is supporting dedicated efforts for decentralizing care. Primary health care facilities such as Ayushman Arogya Mandir are empowered to serve as the first port of call for health care needs. We are piloting Patient Support Groups for hypertension, and 60% of enrolled individuals with hypertension maintain regular follow-ups, a testament to the impact of community-driven initiatives. Prevention, detection, and control are key steps in combating hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. Together, we can reduce the prevalence of hypertension and foster the health and well-being of communities. #HypertensionAwareness World Health Organization NCD Alliance HRIDAY USAID Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) Neeraj Jain Mayank Sharma Dr. Swati Mahajan Alexey Kulikov
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On May 7, a PATH delegation led by Zambia Country Director and Southern Africa Hub Lead Dr. Earnest Muyunda visited Dr. George Sinyangwe, the Principal Secretary responsible for Donor Coordination at the Ministry of Health of Zambia. During the meeting, the team discussed PATH’s work in advancing health equity at global, regional, and country levels. Dr. Sinyangwe shared some of the government’s healthcare priorities, which include local manufacturing. PATH has been working in Zambia since 2005, partnering with the Ministry of Health and programs including malaria; immunizations; digital health; and maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition. Working with the government of Zambia, with support from the US government, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other organizations, PATH has used innovation, data, and collaboration to improve health with and for Zambians working alongside health workers and communities. The PATH-managed Malaria Control and Evaluation Partnership in Africa program was the first PATH project in Zambia. In June, we will commemorate 20 years of partnership, reviewing what has been achieved collaboratively with the government, funders, and partners, and looking towards future successes. Ameck Kamanga | costantine malama | Chabu Christopher Kangale | Mandy Samatebele Dube | Silumbe Kafula | Dr Joseph Kayaya
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After contracting a neglected tropical disease during Peace Corps service in Guatemala, Kammerle Schneider devoted her career to global #PublicHealth. Today, almost 20 years later, she works to reduce the burden of disease worldwide as Chief of PATH’s largest division: Programs & Innovation. From reducing global disease burdens to advancing new drug formulations that make lifesaving medicines easier to transport and administer—PATH’s women-led initiatives improve health and save lives. 62% of PATH leaders are women. Invest in us today and for every dollar you donate, the lululemon Centre for Social Impact will match it with three more. Donate: https://lnkd.in/dHjYpfD3 #Women4UHC
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Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) poses a serious threat to children, especially in #Bihar, India, where it is claiming young lives at an alarming rate. According to NFHS-5 data, the prevalence of severe wasting has spiked, while overall wasting has surged in Bihar. This study delves into alarming trends in SAM among children in Bihar across 38 districts. Led by PATH's kumar Saurabh, State Lead – Rice Fortification (Bihar), in collaboration with A. K. Jaiswal and A. K. Tiwari from the Department of Pediatrics at Patna Medical College, the cross-sectional study aims to understand the factors contributing to this concerning trend. The research explores the critical role of maternal health, education, and timely interventions in addressing SAM among children. It's a call to action for policymakers and healthcare providers to prioritize the prevention, identification, and treatment of wasting in children. To learn more, read the full article in the International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics: https://lnkd.in/dbtra7MD
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To fight back against the burden of malaria on mothers in #Zambia’s Eastern province, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) PAMO Plus project—funded by PMI & implemented by PATH—is partnering with the Zambian government to expand access to malaria prevention tools among pregnant women. As part of this effort, PMI PAMO Plus is training Safe Motherhood Action Groups to help mothers to protect themselves and their babies from malaria. These groups engage pregnant women directly to give them the information they need to take proactive steps to prevent #malaria and the encouragement to apply it. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dkujdAEX PMI Impact Malaria | Ministry of Health of Zambia | Webby Emmanuel Phiri | #EndMalaria
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Oxygen is an essential medicine with no substitute. Oxygen is highly effective at saving lives from respiratory illnesses, which are a major cause of death globally, and is vital for safe and effective surgery, maternal, neonatal, and trauma services. Despite this, equitable oxygen access has been a long–neglected element of health system planning. This week, join us for the World Health Organization’s National Oxygen Scale Up Framework Meeting: Road to Oxygen Access to explore and reach consensus on the necessary components for effective planning and scale up of medical oxygen. Learn more about the event and register to attend virtually: https://bit.ly/3UmCQ8k #InvestinOxygen #GlobalOxygenAlliance #HealthEquity
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This week: Join us for a webinar, hosted by the International Institute for Primary Health Care - Ethiopia, on service quality in primary health care. Part of a series focused on strengthening #PrimaryHealthCare in LMICs, this 90-minute session will cover best practices and innovative strategies from esteemed speakers representing India, Ethiopia, and WHO/AFRO. PATH participants include Mayank Sharma and moderator Kimberly Green. Date: May 15, 2024 Time: 3 p.m. EAT / 8 a.m. EDT Register now: https://lnkd.in/eSzppNxi World Health Organization | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Last week, PATH Malawi, Digital Square at PATH, and the Ministry Of Health Malawi were thrilled to host a variety of development partners for a discussion to understand, align, and support the Digital Health Division’s agenda. The Ministry shared its vision, which is highlighted as a pillar in the Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP III) 2023 – 2030, to develop a sustainable and harmonized country-led digital health system that covers all areas of service provision and enables efficient delivery of health services at all levels of the health system. Speaking for the Ministry, Dr. Martias Joshua, the Chief of Health Services responsible for reforms, commended PATH's efforts to strengthen collaboration with the Ministry through the Digital Health Division. “PATH has made efforts to align its digitalization programs to the Ministry strategies and approach for harmonization. This is a direct compliment for the government to achieve its plans through the HSSP III,” said Dr. Joshua. PATH and Digital Square are honored to continue our partnership with the MoH Malawi as they chart the path to achieving #UniversalHealthCoverage through the transformative power of digital technology. #Malawi #digitalhealth #digitaltransformation Raphael Kazidule Kayambankadzanja Joseph Mtenje Chifundo Chilivumbo Brian Taliesin Dave Phiri Sintha Chiumia
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PATH’s Patricia Coffey and Elizabeth Abu-Haydar spent 9 years testing and refining designs for the uterine balloon tamponade (UBT)—a simple and affordable device that saves moms’ lives by stopping excessive bleeding after childbirth. UBTs already existed, but available models were too expensive for health systems in low- and middle-income countries. Today, thanks to Patricia, Elizabeth, and our manufacturing partners at Sinapi Biomedical, the ellavi UBT is available for just $7 dollars a unit in many of the places PATH works. The women of PATH are moving humanity forward. Invest in us today. For every dollar you donate, The lululemon Centre for Social Impact will match it with three more. Donate: https://lnkd.in/dHjYpfD3
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