LHSS Nigeria recently held a global knowledge strategy workshop in Abuja. The primary goal of the workshop was to evaluate and identify areas for improving health system performance influenced by LHSS initiatives. Participants collaborated in thematic groups, focusing on key performance determinants and sharing valuable lessons learned. This collaborative effort aimed to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of health system interventions in Nigeria.

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.

LSACA, in collaboration with the Local Health System Sustainability Project, recently organized a two-day Annual Operational Development Plan workshop.

Telling stories about migration and health has become a priority for a country that, today, has more than 2.5 million Venezuelan migrants; half of them recognizing themselves as living in poverty. The workshops will be held in 11 municipalities and will discuss how to address these types of stories so as not to misinform or cause stigma. 

LHSS Nigeria supported LASHMA to host the retreat – both technical and financial support. LHSS has been supporting LASHMA and will continue to provide technical assistance to LASHMA for improved UHC coverage.

LHSS Colombia collaborated with national and local health authorities to address the mental health challenges exacerbated by the pandemic and mixed migration.

LHSS Colombia works with national governments to enhance the health system, focusing on local leadership, care, and integration in cities with high migratory flows like Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín.

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. 

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.

Agencies that rarely communicated joined hands last year to make sure poor and vulnerable residents are identified for assistance programs.

Stakeholders describe how they work with local municipalities to build healthy communities for all migrants.

Local leaders share valuable perspectives on migration and the role of a robust health systems in enhancing equitable access to quality health care for everyone.

Key stakeholders in Barranquilla, Colombia provide valuable insights on the importance of quality health care for migrants and their families. 

​​​​​​​This annex presents the implementation plan for the FINFI model, which was established based on the PDCA cycle. The PDCA cycle serves as a framework for addressing and solving problems. The plan creates a roadmap that will guide the country and the MSPS in the implementation of the FINFI model. The plan also contains key elements for the implementation of the model and is organized by management level, defining key actors and objectives for each level. ​​​​​​​

This document proposes a Financial and Non-Financial Incentives (FINFI) model to improve the quality of life and performance of Colombian human resources for health (HRH). It outlines the problems identified within the Colombian health system that precipitated the development of the FINFI model, and provides a description and analysis of the proposed FINFI model and recommendations to assist in the implementation of the model.