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.
![A group photo of participants after the training session](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-06/SEC_4943_Nigeria%20Forum%20Training.jpg?itok=TjwEOEMC)
The Forum of CEOs of State Social Health Insurance Agencies in Nigeria, supported by LHSS, trained 14 newly appointed SSHIA CEOs from various states. Experienced CEOs and health experts shared insights on managing health insurance ecosystems, advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), leveraging ICT, and stakeholder management. The sessions, particularly beneficial for those without a health insurance background, aim to foster cross-learning and support Nigeria's goal of achieving UHC by 2030.
![Stakeholders convene workshop on social contracting in Namibia](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/Namibia_Social%20Contracting%20Workshop_0.jpg?itok=9TkydwAd)
In Namibia, The Ministry of Health and Social Services conducted a comprehensive training session, with LHSS support, aimed at enhancing the capacity of its senior staff members. The focus of the training was social contracting, with particular emphasis on need identification and the intricate processes involved in contracting civil society organizations through social contracting mechanisms.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia, with support from the LHSS Project, convened stakeholders in Windhoek to validate the costing of the Essential Health Services Package.
![Jordan's CPD Online Training Course](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/Jordan%20photo%20correction%20%283%29.png?itok=rl6xx-9D)
The Ministry of Health and USAID's LHSS Project launches the Continuing Professional Development Online Training Platform in Jordan, providing health care professionals with accredited courses for certification and relicensing.
![Nigeria success story Feb 22](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-02/success%20story%20Nigeria%20Feb%2022.png?itok=gO8FgiIG)
Improved referral system helps those experiencing poverty in Nasarawa State to better access to secondary care.
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This brief describes opportunities to improve financial protection programs using behavior change approaches. The Practice Spotlights Social and Behavior Change series supports USAID’s Vision for Health System Strengthening 2030 by exploring how social and behavior change approaches can contribute to countries’ health system strengthening efforts.
![Tajikistan news story](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-02/Tajikistan%20news%20story.jpg?itok=TgUmRspM)
With support from USAID’s LHSS Project, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MOHSPP) in Tajikistan strengthened Tajikistan’s national laboratory system and supported the country’s COVID-19 Country Preparedness and Response Plan.
![Health System Strengthening Evidence Gap Map: Social and Behavior Change](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/Health%20System%20Strengthening%20Evidence%20Gap%20Map%20Social%20and%20Behavior%20Change.png?itok=bepccLJZ)
This two-pager focuses on USAID’s Learning Question 6, "What are key behavioral outcomes that indicate a functioning, integrated health system? In what ways can integrated health system strengthening approaches explicitly include social and behavior change?"
![Health System Strengthening Evidence Gap Map Integration and Engagement of Local Voices](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/Annotation%202024-01-26%20124126.png?itok=Lhx1iW7n)
This two-pager focuses on USAID’s Learning Question 4, “What are effective and sustainable mechanisms or processes to integrate local, community, sub-national, national, and regional voices, priorities, and contributions into USAID’s health system strengthening efforts?”
![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.
![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.
![Modelo de Relacionamiento del Prestador Primario para la Implementación de las Rutas Integrales de Atención en Salud](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Modelo%20de%20Relacionamiento%20del%20Prestador%20Primario%20para%20la%20Implementaci%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20Rutas%20Integrales%20de%20Atenci%C3%B3n%20en%20Salud.png?itok=w6HzXehz)
This Spanish document presents a model for strengthening the relationship of the actors involved in the implementation of two Comprehensive Health Care Routes (RIAS): the Comprehensive Care Route for the Promotion and Maintenance of Health (RPMS) and the Comprehensive Maternal and Perinatal Health Care Route (RIAMP). The model aims to ensure the successful implementation of the RIAS, which will strengthen the Colombian health system to provide comprehensive health care for Venezuelan migrants and host communities.
![Resumen Ejecutivo: Modelo de Relacionamiento del Prestador Primario para la Implementación de las Rutas Integrales de Atención en Salud](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Resumen%20Ejecutivo%20Modelo%20de%20Relacionamiento%20del%20Prestador%20Primario%20para%20la%20Implementaci%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20Rutas%20Integrales%20de%20Atenci%C3%B3n%20en%20Salud.png?itok=jnI-HE4U)
This document presents a summary of the model for strengthening the relationship of the actors involved in the implementation of the Comprehensive Care Route for the Promotion and Maintenance of Health (RPMS) and the Comprehensive Maternal and Perinatal Health Care Route (RIAMP). A full report is also available in Spanish.