COVID-19 pandemic was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 30 January 2021. Since then, the total number of COVID-19 cases […]
Reflections on the Accreditation Process in Uganda for Purchasing Health Services Under Result-Based Financing (RBF)
Results/Performance-based financing (RBF/PBF) was introduced in Uganda to support the improvement of maternal and child health services and the attainment of universal health coverage (UHC). RBF is a purchasing mechanism […]
Key Messages from the August FORCE Community Webinar: Remote Coaching and Mentoring – Making the most of remote engagements in a COVID and Post-COVID Era
Background The August FORCE webinar discussed remote coaching and mentoring and is application in technical assistance in the COVID-19 era and beyond. As donor aid shrinks and with limited domestic […]
Réflexions d’août 2021
“Si nous disposons de données, examinons-les. Si nous n’avons que des opinions, partageons la mienne.” Cette fameuse citation de Jim Barksdale, l’ancien PDG de Netscape, m’a récemment été rappelée lors […]
August 2021 Reflections
“If we have data, let’s look at data. If all we have are opinions, let’s go with mine.” I was recently reminded of this famous quote by Jim Barksdale, the […]
Réflexions de juillet 2021
En réfléchissant à la première moitié de l’année et aux diverses discussions nationales auxquelles le SPARC a participé, je me rends compte que certaines des priorités clés auxquelles les pays […]
July 2021 Reflections
As I reflect on the first half of the year and various country discussions that SPARC has been involved in, I find that some of the key priorities that countries […]
A Visit for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Nigeria on a Study Tour of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Kenya
Strategic Purchasing African Resource Centre (SPARC) hosted a delegation of general managers from Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for a three-day study tour to share experience on how the […]
The Mismanagement of the COVID-19 Funds in Cameroon and the Necessity for Reforms Towards More Transparency and Accountability
Transparency and accountability in the management of public resources are the foundation of good governance. Ensuring that public funds are well managed has always been a central concern of citizens. […]
Designing a Benefits Package that Enhances Effective and Efficient Resource Allocation During Pandemics: Key Considerations
Determining the benefits package- the set of services or interventions purchased is one of the three key strategic purchasing decisions. Pandemics such as COVID-19 pose a major challenge due to […]