Agents of change: The road to lasting impact through community-led activism in Sierra Leone

Steven Abdulai Gibrilla, a former Evidence for Action (E4A)- MamaYe Lead Activist for Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone from 2013 to 2016, has successfully sustained a district-based community activist…

The crucial link between community health promoters and quality of care provision in Kenya

In the intricate tapestry of global healthcare, certain threads stand out as beacons of change and progress. Among these threads is the vital role played by community health promoters in Kenya, serving…

From vision to reality: Unlocking health prosperity and universal health coverage in Nigeria

Watch the event here: We hosted a panel discussion in Nigeria to celebrate our 30th anniversary on 6 September 2023. The event, which discussed how to unlock health prosperity and universal…

Jeremiah Makula

Jeremiah is a medical doctor and public health specialist based in Tanzania. Currently Jeremiah serves as Deputy Regional Lead for the UKAid-funded Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) programme,…

30 years of impact: Quality of care for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health at Options

Strengthening national ownership for quality improvement of family planning services

Stewardship is a key contributor for achieving the SDG health targets; mobilising capacity and commitment among stakeholders and addressing inequality and discrimination in access, coverage and uptake…

Improving the quality of skilled birth attendants/skilled health personnel and family planning providers

Using quality of institutional care (QuIC) assessments to strengthen emergency obstetric and newborn care services

In Kenya, around 5,000 maternal deaths, nearly 29,000 newborn deaths and over 31,000 stillbirths occur each year because of the poor quality of health care. This brief demonstrates…