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.
![Bangladesh MSC infographic](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-10/Annotation%202023-10-02%20034757.png?itok=WniXQ6IJ)
The Most Significant Change (MSC) is a complexity-aware monitoring approach that helps us track and understand important changes happening in systems, practices, organizations, and people. LHSS Bangladesh has applied this MSC tool to identify, evaluate, and understand the most substantial changes within our primary health care system functions.
![afghanistan factsheet](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-09/afghanistan%20factsheet.png?itok=PRcRKyU4)
LHSS works with the private sector in Afghanistan to expand the scale, quality, accessibility, and affordability of health products and services for maternal and child health, family planning, tuberculosis, improved nutrition, and prevention of noncommunicable diseases.
![Bangladesh FACTSHEET](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-08/BANGLADESH%20FACTSHEET.png?itok=2iyBH3A6)
LHSS Bnagladesh is helping to identify and implement localized solutions to ensure that urban residents can access and afford high-quality primary health care services.
![afghanistan ss](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-08/Annotation%202023-08-01%20140706.png?itok=nbBfa-n8)
In the wake of recent political conflicts and global sanctions, Afghan women once again have access to family planning and maternal and child health products, thanks to the devoted efforts of a private social marketing organization.
The Local Government Division and LHSS organized a workshop on primary health care plans in Sylhet. This workshop sought to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and resource mobilization for the successful implementation of primary health care implementation plans within the urban areas of the country.
This learning brief captures LHSS’s experience in supporting municipal-level partners through the contracting process and distills emerging lessons to inspire other municipalities to pursue public-private partnerships as a vehicle for expanding access to urban PHC services.
This brief presents what LHSS has learned through applying a systems thinking approach to its support for HSCs’ advocacy efforts in expanding PHC services in urban Bangladesh.
An estimated 170,000 people contract TB each year in Vietnam. The new e-LMIS system helps ensure a reliable drug supply for those who need treatment.
![Bangladesh PHOTO](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-06/Thumbnail.jpg?itok=YrjyQfbR)
USAID Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS) in Bangladesh works with 14 local government institutions (LGIs) to improve primary health care for urban poor! Watch how LHSS helped Habiganj Municipality to transform an abandoned building into a fully functional primary health care center, serving over 100,000 people in need!
![June 27 webinar teaser](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-06/CommForDev_AbtUSAID_Vietnam_069.jpg?itok=a_09yFZ6)
In this webinar, we share best practices and learn how these efforts have helped to improve equitable access to care for vulnerable population groups including migrants, people living with HIV, and people living with TB.
“As health care workers, we know our communities best and can help save lives when we have the best training and information.” — Gulsunmoh Abdulloeva
New efforts will make health care more affordable for residents in 10 municipalities.
![Image of Vietnam's Q&A Document](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-03/Vietnam%20Q%26A%20Document_0.png?itok=UwJJaZ-H)
This Question-and-Answer (Q&A) document covers commonly asked questions and answers on TB exams, treatment, and reimbursement through Social Health Insurance (SHI). It provides guidance to TB treatment facilities as they integrate SHI and transition TB treatment services into SHI. The document also includes hyperlinks as additional reference sources for readers.
Thanks to a multiyear strategy supported by LHSS and predecessor USAID projects, Vietnam now funds approximately 52 percent of its HIV/AIDS program through domestic financial resources.
Through intensive engagement with residents, health workers and other community leaders countered misinformation and eased people's concerns. The result: thousands more COVID-19 vaccinations.