We document and disseminate various results, trainings, and resources from our research, programs, and projects.
The Ebola epidemic had a devastating effect on Sierra Leone’s already struggling health facilities. In support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation 2015–2020 Health Sector Recovery Plan, the Advancing Partners & Communities project strengthened critical health services in local communities, with a focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health. This infographic shows the…
MassHealth is incorporating a new risk adjustment method as part of an important shift toward recognizing and ultimately addressing behavioral risk factors and social determinants of health. This short brief seeks to articulate why this development offers substantial promise. We also will attempt to demystify risk adjustment for non-experts. JSI, 2017.
Immunization cards (HBR) are an important reporting tool worldwide for recording and tracking individuals' vaccination status. Countries face challenges with ensuring that children/parents receive and retain their vaccination cards- due to lack of card stock management and often lack of guidance on assuring their availability in use. This document outlines challenges that countries are facing…
The Population, Health, and Environment (PHE) Integration Activity in Madagascar is a one-year initiative implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute Inc. under the USAID Community Capacity for Health Program, locally known as Mahefa Miaraka. This brochure highlights the activities of the PHE Integration Activity, which is based on the concept that integrated PHE programs…
Providing contraceptive methods to clients at the same visit they request them can increase patient satisfaction and reduce the risk of unintended pregnancies. According to the 2016 U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, there is no medical reason to require clients to return for a follow-up visit or wait until her menses to initiate…
The UN Estimates that by 2050 over 40% of Ethiopians will live in urban settings. The numbers of urban poor in Ethiopia are increasing and improved access to basic health care services is needed to reduce large and increasing inequalities in urban areas. Recognizing this, the FMOH developed the Urban Health Extension Program (UHEP) in…
In Tanzania, JSI works hand-in-hand with the government to align resources from multiple projects, partners, and donors to build a sustainable, adaptable health information system that produces good quality, timely data for decision-making to improve the lives of the Tanzanian people. This infographic maps out JSI's decade of collaboration and learning. Highlights include developing the…
Examining the community-based health system model in Malawi, this brief identifies and discuss critical health system inputs and processes that have contributed to the implementation and expansion of community-based service delivery across the country. This brief highlights how community-health providers are helping to improve health coverage and key strategies for strengthening and scaling-up Malawi’s community…
Somerville Climate Forward, Somerville’s first comprehensive climate change plan, is a set of implementable actions that will reduce Somerville’s contribution to climate change and prepare the City for the unavoidable impacts of climate change.his plan includes policies, programs, and strategies that work to accomplish the following:contribution to climate change and prepare the City for the…
In 2018, the USAID Strengthening the Care Continuum Project's (the Care Continuum) activities centered on strengthening partner’s capacity to coordinate, plan, and monitor key population (KP) interventions in Ghana. In order to make meaningful progress towards the global 90-90-90 targets, the Care Continuum successfully identified, adopted, and implemented successful strategies for HIV testing, linkage to…
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