Capacity Building
Capacity Building in Health Financing, Operations, and Governance
Because of decentralization, governorates are being empowered to make financing decisions. Health Systems 20/20 assisted the MoPHP implement the national health sector review patterned after the USAID health systems assessment framework and its application in Angola.
The Governorate Health Office needs systems for health planning, budgeting, and funds disbursement that are transparent and based on real needs. Health Systems 20/20 has trained governorate-level staff to produce Governorate Health Accounts using the NHA methodology, ensuring that the financial data becomes a component of the health information system. Health Systems 20/20 has worked to improve the skills of managers for better operations with an emphasis on data collection and analysis, financial management, budgeting, planning, and implementation of programs.
Governorate Health Accounts (GHA) conference appears in local television broadcast
Watch this local TV broadcast clip covering the GHA conference in Amran, Yemen, November 16, 2009, in which a news announcer reports on the importance of the conference in contributing to improved delivery of quality health services in all districts in Amran:
Yemen Partners for Health Reform (YHPR) March 2010 Brief
Type: Brief
Country: Yemen
Using HIS/GIS Data & Tools to Improve Resource Allocation: The Yemen Experience
Type: Presentation
Country: Yemen
Partners for Health Reformplus—Highlights of Results in Yemen 2004—2006
Type: Report
Country: Yemen
Health Facility Survey Results – Al Jawf 2005
Type: Brief
Country: Yemen
Development of Health GIS Applications
Type: Report
Country: Yemen
Governorate Health Account Data in Amran, Yemen – A Powerful Tool for Decision-makers
Jan 27 2010Health Systems 20/20 (known in Yemen as the Yemen Partners for Health Reform YPHR Project) recently disseminated the results of the 2006 Amran Governorate Health Accounts (GHA) work at a conference held in Amran. Various representatives from the governorate and district authorities, including district health directors and the Amran General Director of Health, attended the conference.
Click here to watch a short broadcast clip of the Amran GHA conference.
More...Health Systems 20/20 Awarded Certificate of Appreciation in Yemen
Jan 6 2010In recognition of work Health Systems 20/20 and predecessor project, Partners for Health Reformplus/Yemen PHR (YPHR) have carried out in Amran, Yemen, since 2004, the Amran governorate and health office awarded the project a certificate of appreciation on November 16, 2009. Both USAID and YPHR were applauded for their on-going efforts to strengthen Amran's health system.
More...Health Systems 20/20 Resumes Work in Yemen
Jul 17 2009Yemen GIS Work Featured on USAID Global Development Commons Web Site
Dec 11 2008USAID's Global Development Commons, an initiative that seeks to promote innovation within USAID and the greater development community to improve the accessibilility and affordability of information and knowledge, features Health Systems 20/20 GIS work in Yemen.
More...Health Systems 20/20 at 136th Annual APHA Meeting
Nov 7 2008Thousands of leading experts, researchers, and practitioners came together at the American Public Health Association's 136th Annual Meeting and Exposition, October 26-29, 2008, in San Diego, California, to share their research, learn from each other, and explore new strategies for addressing a wide range of critical public health issues.
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