Learning and knowledge sharing are fundamental to the LHSS Project. We invite you to search LHSS knowledge products and resources for the latest approaches, insights, and learning in the field of integrated health systems strengthening.
![Core 27 HSS Spotlight brief SDOH](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-02/Core%2027%20HSS%20Spotlight%20brief%20SDOH.png?itok=3Fjxqfbl)
This brief introduces the social determinants of health (SDOH) concept and terminology, and discusses approaches to addressing SDOH. Understanding these root causes of health inequities and their impact on health care access, quality, and equity is crucial to strengthening health systems.
![HSR2024](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/hsr_2024_title_card.jpg?itok=s1SzXKgM)
The 8th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR 2024) will be held in Nagasaki, Japan, from November 18 to 22, 2024.
![Improving the Primary Health Care System through Peer Learning in Urban Bangladesh](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/Annotation%202024-01-25%20152755.jpg?itok=BpHyv8wF)
The video showcases the success of peer learning events held in the Sylhet and Rajshahi regions, where city corporations and district municipalities came together to share experiences and discuss different approaches to strengthening primary health care.
![Transforming Primary Health Care in Urban Bangladesh](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/Annotation%202024-01-25%20152241.jpg?itok=6KecFzD_)
This video highlights the collaborative efforts between LHSS and six district municipalities from Sylhet and Rajshahi divisions to strengthen primary health care systems in urban Bangladesh.
![Vietnam young PLHIV video](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/Annotation%202024-01-25%20094509.png?itok=TP9J3bte)
The video captures the significant sharing of a young student with HIV who was recently treated by a community-led social enterprise (The Niem Tin Song Tien social enterprise) participating in the current social contracting pilot in Vietnam.
![vietnam news story HIV](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/IMG_7181.jpg?itok=zlGW-_JQ)
Clients at an HIV clinic in Vietnam are finally having their viral load tests reimbursed, thanks to some multisectoral problem-solving facilitated by LHSS.
![Estimating Pharmaceutical Expenditure Using the System of Health Accounts 2011 Framework: Draft Resource](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/Estimating%20Pharmaceutical%20Expenditure%20Using%20the%20System%20of%20Health%20Accounts%202011%20Framework%20Draft%20Resource.png?itok=DTXYQ8ny)
LHSS partnered with colleagues working as part of the USAID MTaPS project to document a practical approach that countries can use to track pharmaceutical expenditure (PE) using the System of Health Accounts (SHA) 2011 framework. This resource contributes to efforts by the World Health Organization to develop global guidance on tracking of PE.
![GRANTS SUCCESS STORY](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/GRANTS%20SS.png?itok=MGUYhoUN)
LHSS grants help nontraditional partners play a larger role in strengthening Peru’s health system.
![Operationalizing the National Quality Policy and Strategy: Review of Progress in 37 Countries](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/Operationalizing%20the%20National%20Quality%20Policy%20and%20Strategy%20Review%20of%20Progress%20in%2037%20Countries.png?itok=1LxMccSo)
LHSS conducted a study of 37 countries to provide a better understanding of the strengths, opportunities, and gaps in the structures governing the provision of quality health services.
![Development and Implementation of the National Quality Policy and Strategy Experience from Rwanda and Zambia](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/Development%20and%20Implementation%20of%20the%20National%20Quality%20Policy%20and%20Strategy%20Experience%20from%20Rwanda%20and%20Zambia.png?itok=HR2v6EBs)
This report details case studies from Rwanda and Zambia which offer unique insights into the operationalization of National Quality Policies and Strategy (NQPS) within broader governance and quality of care reforms.
![USAID SALUTIA news](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/usaid%20salutia.jpg?itok=6sv-ps7q)
To strengthen institutional capacities in the Mandatory Health Quality Assurance System of the Ministry of Health of Cúcuta, the Communidades Saludables of USAID and the Fundación Salutia delivered the Health Quality Management Model with its technological tool TGUÍA – IV.
![Nigeria news story teaser image](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/Nigeria%20news%20story%20photo.png?itok=Oqkun5lp)
Agencies that rarely communicated joined hands last year to make sure poor and vulnerable residents are identified for assistance programs.
![Tetun TL FACTSHEET](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Tetun%20TL%20Factsheet.png?itok=9-GNn4Ry)
USAID nia Atividade ba Sustentabilidade Sistema Saúde iha Timor-Leste nia objetivu mak atu fortalese governasaun setor saúde, dezenvolve mekanismu ba finansiamentu saúde ida ne’ebe sustentável, fortalese jestaun forsa traballu saúde, promove hahalok saudavel, no mobiliza sosiedade sivil.
![Timor-Leste fact sheet](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/timor-leste%20factsheet.png?itok=akkv9d-Z)
The USAID Health System Sustainability Activity in Timor-Leste aims to strengthen health sector governance, develop mechanisms for sustainable health financing, strengthen health workforce management, promote healthy behaviors, and mobilize civil society.