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.
![HSS Practice Spotlight Brief Integrating and Including Migrants in National Health Systems](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-03/HSS%20Practice%20Spotlight%20Brief%20Integrating%20and%20Including%20Migrants%20in%20National%20Health%20Systems.png?itok=lqe4tWrz)
With increased migration around the world posing unique challenges and opportunities for health systems, efforts to better integrate and include migrants and host communities in national health systems are an integral part of the global health equity agenda.
![TL News Story 3.4](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-03/GHkDFYraoAAfMPW.jpg?itok=a8XWBAEQ)
USAID | Timor-Leste and the Ministry of Health launched a groundbreaking initiative to bolster professional competence of health professionals to deliver and improve quality of health care services in Timor-Leste.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![Timor-Leste health workforce success story](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Annotation%202023-12-21%20152537.png?itok=tw3Ke57N)
Health workers are welcoming new policies that promote equitable access to employment, professional development, and promotion opportunities.
![9/26 webinar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-09/Webinar%20Financing%20Quality%20Across%20the%20Health%20Sector%20%281600%20%C3%97%20900%20px%29_0.png?itok=Gs_a4iOI)
LHSS along with speakers from USAID and WHO reflected on strategies to ensure reliable funding for costing the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of a National Quality Policy and Strategy (NQPS).
![financing for quality](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-08/financing%20for%20quality.png?itok=Lfa7Wqif)
This brief builds on the USAID Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS) Strengthening Governance report (2022) and global National Quality Policy and Strategy (NQPS) survey, aiming to provide practical examples and considerations for country practitioners to consider on their quality journeys. It includes case studies of three countries that have used NQPS to mobilize and align resources for quality.
The manual clearly identifies the engagement mechanisms where REBAS-TL/CSOs could participate to discuss health issues that impact the population at national and municipality levels.
his document captures the progress so far in improving CSO-MoH engagement and the next steps.
This short handbook presents information and guidance to inform the advocacy efforts of REBAS-TL and its member CSOs.
This learning brief can be used as a resource for HRH managers, planners, program managers, and frontline practitioners to learn how other countries are approaching and successfully designing and implementing solutions to their HRH challenges. It can also be used as a reference for health policy makers, funders, and implementing partners to inform the design and implementation of HRH resource optimization initiatives covered in this brief.