Strengthening health systems and capacity Archives - Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Leading the fight against infectious diseases

by Kirsty Scott | Jan 24, 2024

Dr Gloria Ansa highlights the importance of public health teams in tackling infectious diseases.

The role of business development in HIV intervention programmes in Uganda

by Evangeline Arethwala | Jan 23, 2024

Minsi Monja discusses his work as a business development expert to strengthen HIV programmes for vulnerable population in Uganda.

Raising awareness and supporting the mental health of the LGBT+ community in India

by Evangeline Arethwala | Jul 26, 2023

Dhritiman Ray discusses his work on spreading mental health awareness and providing counselling services to marginalised groups in India.

A focus on radiation therapy in Ghana

by Kirsty Scott | Jul 21, 2023

Andrew Donkor shares his work improving patient cancer care in Ghana and teaching the next generation of radiation therapists in Africa.

Deploying emergency healthcare in conflict-affected areas of Cameroon

by Kirsty Scott | Jan 17, 2023

Dr Lemonge Norbert Nkapleweh shares his experiences delivering urgent free healthcare in conflict affected regions in Cameroon.

Pioneering the pathways for palliative care in Kenya

by Kirsty Scott | Dec 1, 2022

Zipporah Ali shares her motivations for and experiences of raising awareness about hospice and palliative care in Kenya.

Ensuring equitable polio and routine immunisation coverage in Pakistan

by Kirsty Scott | Aug 13, 2022

Mariam Malik discusses her role evaluating the effectiveness of polio immunisation strategies in Pakistan.

Prevention and control: Introducing new protocols to stop the spread of disease through best practice

by Kirsty Scott | Dec 3, 2020

Joel Jerawno Myers discusses his work implementing public health programmes in the parish of Manchester in Jamaica and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Nurses and Midwives: The important role they play in strengthening health services in Ghana

by Kirsty Scott | Nov 6, 2020

Augustine Asamoah reflects on the importance of research and evaluation in ensuring the effective and efficient training of nurses and midwives in Ghana to improve and strengthen health services nationwide

The last mile: improving healthcare delivery by understanding current challenges to supply chains in Mozambique

by Kirsty Scott | Oct 14, 2020

Yara Manuela Cumbi discusses the impact of her work in improving healthcare delivery supply chains in Mozambique

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