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.
This video highlights the first training session for the standardization of HIV community services held in Santo Domingo, September 2021 by LHSS in partnership with the National Health Service.
In Tajikistan, LHSS addresses immediate epidemic prevention, detection, and response needs while building on the existing in-country national health system and health system resilience strategies.
![Cover of HSS Practice Spotlight - Ethiopia’s Information Revolution. Words and Graphics appear in a typical report format.](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-01/Health%20Systems%20Strengthening%20Practice%20Spotlight%20%E2%80%93%20Ethiopia%E2%80%99s%20Information%20Revolution.png?itok=9J4CC85k)
This Practice Spotlight brief describes the Ethiopia Ministry of Health’s Information Revolution, an initiative that aimed to improve health services by facilitating better availability, quality, and use of health data across the health system.
![Migrant children and mothers gather with blankets and luggage in a UNICEF tent](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-11/43980088880_f28654258e_k.jpg?itok=oI3CJjsR)
For countries facing a large influx of migrants, the best way to ensure that these new members of society have sustained access to essential health services is to have a long-term strategy – one that builds on existing health platforms.
![Haitian patient receives care in Hospital Ramon Matias Mella, DR. Credit European Union, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Haitian%20patient%20receives%20care%20in%20Hospital%20Ramon%20Matias%20Mella%2C%20DR.%20Credit%20European%20Union%2C%20licensed%20under%20CC%20BY-NC-ND%202.0.jpg?itok=D-Zi0tee)
In the Dominican Republic, the dual impact of large numbers of migrants and a health system overwhelmed by COVID-19 has meant that fewer health services are available for migrant women. LHSS is working to improve health protection for the country’s migrant women, most of whom come from Haiti.
![ASTMH 2021 Annual Meeting](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-11/ASTMH_annualmeetings.png?itok=vRoNygQp)
LHSS implemented a PMI-funded activity in four countries to do a landscape analysis of private sector contributions to malaria programming and identify potential strategic opportunities to strengthen private sector engagement.
![LHSS photo 5_RRT w migrants in Sincelejo, Sucre Department_cropped 2_1](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/LHSS%20photo%205_RRT%20w%20migrants%20in%20Sincelejo%2C%20Sucre%20Department_cropped%202_1.png?itok=0c-7-Sra)
Population movement of this magnitude places huge stress on health systems in receptor countries. How can health care for migrants be financed? How can health system capacity be expanded? And how can health sector policies and national migration policies be harmonized?
Panelists discuss the rapid evolution in knowledge of how to best care for critically ill COVID patients, how countries are quickly adapting to ensure improved care for patients, and lessons learned.
![Healthcare worker online training Dania](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-10/healthcare%20worker%20online%20training%20Dania%201.jpg?itok=nFkO4m6W)
Online courses cover mental health, patients with disabilities, counseling, and more
![Photo of call center nurse in front of laptop](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-09/Call%20Center%20nurse%20Eman%20Abu%20Yousef.jpg?itok=7kPvtu-L)
Patients in Jordan grateful for telecounseling calls
![tajik laboratory ss](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/Tajikistan%20banner_0_resized.png?itok=jCXVqa_O)
Early in the pandemic, there were no laboratories equipped for PCR testing in Khujand, Tajikistan’s second largest city. To address this challenge, LHSS teamed with USAID’s mission in Tajikistan and the country’s Ministry of Health to train laboratory specialists throughout the nation.
![digital financial services improve](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-01/iStock-1138760800.jpg?itok=_AwM_jM1)
The proliferation of mobile telephones and advances in digital financial technology have created opportunities for faster progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.
Promising locally-led initiatives, lessons learned, financing alternatives, and opportunities to improve SHP for vulnerable women in the Dominican Republic.
![rapid response teams](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-12/rapid%20response%20teams.jpg?itok=h12GkHw-)
LHSS supports scale up and adaptation of existing vaccination programs for COVID-19 while also strengthening countries’ capacity to manage other public health efforts in the future.
![Screen shot of cover slide](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-02/Digitalwebinar.png?itok=fRvAQUBj)
During this webinar, we present new global evidence on how DFS can improve the coverage, equity, efficiency, quality, and responsiveness of health services.