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.
![Learnings from the Establishment of a Health Financing Unit in Timor-Leste](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-04/Learnings%20from%20the%20Establishment%20of%20a%20Health%20Financing%20Unit%20in%20Timor-Leste.png?itok=mTimCMR2)
This document outlines the strategic process of establishing a Health Financing Unit (HFU) by the Ministry of Health(MOH) and USAID Health System Sustainability Activity(the Activity). It highlights key milestones, challenges, and lessons learned, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and tailored capacity building.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![Asistencia Técnica en las Entidades Territoriales para el Proceso de Auditoría Integral de Cuentas Médicas](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Asistencia%20T%C3%A9cnica%20en%20las%20Entidades%20Territoriales%20para%20el%20Proceso%20de%20Auditor%C3%ADa%20Integral%20de%20Cuentas%20M%C3%A9dicas.png?itok=IC2yUhA0)
This Spanish report presents the work of USAID's Healthy Communities Program (LHSS Colombia) in supporting the MSPS in characterizing the medical account audit process.
![Resumen Ejecutivo: Asistencia en las Entidades Territoriales para el Proceso de Auditoría Integral de Cuentas Médicas](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Resumen%20Ejecutivo%20Asistencia%20en%20las%20Entidades%20Territoriales%20para%20el%20Proceso%20de%20Auditor%C3%ADa%20Integral%20de%20Cuentas%20M%C3%A9dicas%20.png?itok=Dg9sydSa)
This Spanish summary document describes the interventions implemented by USAID's Healthy Communities Program (LHSS Colombia) to strengthen the capacity of the Minister of Health and Social Protection (MSPS) and territorial governments to audit medical accounts.
![Summary: Supporting Colombia's Territorial Entities in the Comprehensive Audit of Medical Bills](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Summary%20Supporting%20Colombia%27s%20Territorial%20Entities%20in%20the%20Comprehensive%20Audit%20of%20Medical%20Bills.png?itok=0Mjixq4N)
This document describes the interventions implemented by LHSS Colombia to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MSPS) and the territorial governments to audit medical bills.
![Informe de la Implementación de Paquetes de Atención en Salud Materno-Perinatal en Colombia](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Informe%20de%20la%20Implementaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Paquetes%20de%20Atenci%C3%B3n%20en%20Salud%20Materno-Perinatal%20en%20Colombia.png?itok=Vnck9aMc)
This Spanish document systematizes the experiences of the planning and implementation process of projects financed with international cooperation resources for the provision of maternal and perinatal health care. The document also contains the methodology for the systematization of the experience and the lessons learned and recommendations derived from the systematization process.
![Resumen Ejecutivo: Informe de la Implementación de Paquetes de Atención en Salud Materno-Perinatal en Colombia](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Resumen%20Ejecutivo%20Informe%20de%20la%20Implementaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Paquetes%20de%20Atenci%C3%B3n%20en%20Salud%20Materno-Perinatal%20en%20Colombia.png?itok=sbbYpJv9)
This Spanish document contains the experiences of various actors in planning and implementing projects funded by international cooperation resources that facilitate the provision of maternal and perinatal health care.
![Summary Report on the Implementation of Maternal-Perinatal Health Care Packages](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Summary%20Report%20on%20the%20Implementation%20of%20Maternal-Perinatal%20Health%20Care%20Packages_0.png?itok=es8nC8lc)
This document compiles and systematizes stakeholders’ experiences planning and implementing projects funded by international cooperation resources that facilitate the provision of maternal-perinatal health care.
![institutional capacity assessment TL](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-11/Annotation%202023-11-06%20104556.png?itok=eUqlGLU_)
The purpose of Institutional Capacity Assessment is to identify interventions the Activity can undertake in partnership with the GoTL to strengthen their capacities to improve health-system governance and functioning.
The proposed Health Financing Unit will serve as the steward within the Ministry of Health (MOH) to ensure that sufficient funding is available to the health system and used effectively and efficiently to ensure the population’s access to public health services.
![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.