Child Health Task Force

Nigeria is home to over 2.1 million children who have not received a single dose of vaccine. The JSI-led Zero-Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH), funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is working to address the immunization gap in countries, including #Nigeria, through the application of high-quality data. The ZDLH’s research, published in Vaccine: X, highlights the need for understanding regional variations that can inform targeted interventions to address the unique needs of different geographies. The article summarizes the barriers and facilitators that led to significant regional disparities throughout the country. Learn more: bit.ly/40h89G3 #VaccinesWork #Immunization #GlobalHealth

High-quality health care requires trust between everyone who participates in the health system--patients, providers, all the way up to the Ministry of Health. Dr. Shogo Kubota of the World Health Organization Western Pacific Regional Office discussed improving #QualityOfCare in our recent webinar: https://lnkd.in/e-NxBveH

Thank you to all who joined us for the webinar on Exploring a new global resource on care seeking for child health: the New Health Market Analyzer Tool! Be sure to check out the recording and slides on the TF website. 💻: https://lnkd.in/ev2-e3X3

Join us for a 30-minute skills building session on social media basics! Designed for busy Task Force members who are brand new to social media, the bite-size session will quickly cover the foundations to navigate social media for a professional context and wrap with an open Q&A. 📆 Tuesday, December 17 at 9:00 AM EST ➡️ Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g67FjJdA

"To ensure equitable access to #MNCH care and services, we should identify the barriers to access and try to resolve them – [whether they are] human resources, infrastructure, financial, or socio-cultural barriers." In this new video, Dr. Charlotte Moussi of the Ministry of Public Health in Cameroon says that to achieve #HeathEquity we must imagine innovative strategies for identifying barriers to care as well as for mobilizing resources to address those barriers, especially for rural or disadvantaged communities. Watch and listen to learn more. #MNHMovementMaker #SDGs #GlobalGoals #ChildSurvivalAction #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #ChildHealth #EWENE_CSA cc: Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere; Child Health Task Force; UNICEF Africa; United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); UN Women; The Global Financing Facility (GFF); World Health Organization; World Health Organization African Region; Fonds Francais Muskoka; UNFPA WCARO | West and Central Africa

🩺 Every data point tells a story, and every story holds the power to drive change. CHAMPS is proud to present "Echoes of Hope: Advancing Knowledge to Save Children’s Lives," a poignant documentary series that highlights our efforts in South Africa, led by esteemed researchers Prof. Shabir Madhi and Prof. Ziyaad Dangor. This series delves into the heart of CHAMPS’ mission—combining scientific innovation with community engagement to understand and address the causes of child mortality and stillbirths. Stillbirths remain a significant yet often overlooked burden, representing immense loss for families and communities. By prioritizing this issue, CHAMPS sheds light on these untold stories, helping to drive evidence-based solutions that honour lives lost and foster hope for healthier futures. From groundbreaking research to local and national impact, the series reveals how we transform #DataIntoAction, inspire #Advocacy, and empower communities to shape meaningful change. 📽️ Join us on this journey to confront the realities of stillbirths and child mortality, and to create a future where every child has the chance to thrive. #GlobalHealth #StillbirthAwareness #ChildMortality #CHAMPS #PublicHealth #DataToAction #EchoesOfHope #HealthEquity https://lnkd.in/ehqXm7Kd UNICEF Wits VIDA Research Unit Child Health Task Force PATH

Season 2 of our MOMENTUM Presents podcast is all about #localization: How shifting power and resources to communities can improve maternal, newborn, and child health around the globe. Listen to the complete season here: https://lnkd.in/e7supHRH.

"Chad is one of the countries with high maternal, neonatal, and infant mortality. Every day, we lose 17 women during childbirth or in the postpartum period." In this new video, Dr. Khadidja AHMADAYE ABGRENE of the Ministry of Public Health shares how Chad has established a network of facilities – comprising 100+ health centers that reach 70% of the population – to address the supply of health services, as well as the quality and accessibility of those services. Watch and listen to learn more about this #MNCH intervention, and how it can help overcome avoidable maternal and newborn mortality. #MNHMovementMaker #SDGs #GlobalGoals #ChildSurvivalAction #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #ChildHealth #EWENE_CSA cc: Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere; Child Health Task Force; UNICEF Africa; United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); UN Women; The Global Financing Facility (GFF); World Health Organization; World Health Organization African Region; Fonds Francais Muskoka; UNFPA WCARO | West and Central Africa

TOMORROW, Dec 10 join World Health Organization and O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law for a virtual #event, Are we doing enough? Global perspectives on strengthening protections for the #health and care #workforce. In the lead-up to #UHCDay on 12 Dec, join us for a compelling discussion on how to bring forward the promise of the Global Health and Care Worker Compact. Leading experts will discuss findings from an analysis of the national legal and policy environments, shaping the lives and work of health and care workers in more than 180 countries. Speakers will also preview new tools to support countries and stakeholders to assess their policy and operational environment. 📆 Tuesday, December 10 🕗 16:00-17:15 CET ➡️ Register: https://lnkd.in/eQA-KeTF

📣 Calling all Child Health Task Force members! As we approach the end of 2024, we invite your anonymous feedback in our annual members' survey. Your insights help the Secretariat to: ➡️ Assess progress toward the Task Force's mandate. ➡️ Identify helpful resources and explore members' needs. ➡️ Strengthen how we work and collaborate as a network. ➡️ Increase engagement in #ChildSurvivalAction. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and make your voice heard! Responses will be collected until December 27th. 🔗 English: https://lnkd.in/esvpPqPz 🔗 French: https://lnkd.in/eicWaf9T