Knowledge Management and Learning Event Report highlights importance of scaling workforce capacity and innovative approaches for sustainable Maternal and Newborn Health.
Context
The Quality Improvement of Integrated HIV, TB, & Malaria services in Antenatal and Postnatal Care (ANC & PNC) programme, funded by Takeda’s Global CSR Program through The Global Fund, is an initiative to improve availability & quality of integrated services for HIV, TB, & malaria during ANC & PNC in Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania.
At the forefront of healthcare innovations this five-year initiative has adapted, implemented, documented and disseminated innovative approaches to improve the screening, testing and treatment of HIV, TB and malaria in ANC and PNC, enhancing service delivery at facility and community levels in Kenya Nigeria and Tanzania.
Knowledge Management and Learning (KML) events provide an opportunity to highlight programme results, share lessons learned across teams and key stakeholders in supported countries and plan for subsequent programme years. The programme’s third and final KML event was hosted by our partners the State University of Zanzibar, 8-10 October 2004.
Highlights
The recently published KML 2024 Report highlights key take aways from implementing countries’ MoH strategic approaches. It showcases progress, challenges, and sustainability in integrating essential services and gives valuable insights into factors influencing the quality of care and the effectiveness of training approaches.
The KML report addresses critical areas for advancing maternal and newborn health through sustained interventions, effective institutional research, and innovative program design as identified in stakeholder and expert discussions.
Valuable insights into the challenges and strategies for building resilient health systems and improving service delivery in resource-constrained settings are provided which will help designing future-proof programmes to maximise health impact.
Findings
The KML discussions underscored the importance of data-driven decision-making, community engagement, and integrated services in improving maternal health, highlighting the long-term impact of government ownership, mentorship, and monitoring.
Research findings emphasised the need for comprehensive quality care approaches, standardised metrics, and the integration of mental health and domestic abuse services. While quality improvement interventions have enhanced key maternal health indicators, challenges such as staff turnover and resource shortages must be addressed through stakeholder feedback, robust monitoring, and evidence-based practices for sustainable impact.
Scaling health worker capacity, strengthening research, and designing innovative programmes are crucial for addressing maternal and newborn health needs.
Future efforts should focus on partnerships, training, and local ownership while ensuring continuous adaptation and innovation to maintain effectiveness and sustainability.