The private sector is a critical partner in meeting priority health goals. This newsletter highlights lessons in partnering with the private sector to improve access to health services, strengthen the health system, and improve health outcomes.
Historically, the private health sector has been narrowly defined—as pharmaceutical manufacturers and large companies. More recently, the full diversity and range of private actors—from small drug shops to midwife practices to large hospitals—has gained prominence in global dialogue. Nowhere is this shift more evident than the recent International Conference on Family Planning in Pattaya City, Thailand.
Ethiopia’s sustained investments in the private health sector have enabled private providers to become an increasingly important component of health care. Abt has supported these investments by increasing the volume and quality of priority services in the private health sector, improving healthcare access for millions of Ethiopians.
Two-thirds of health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to reliable electricity. USAID Power Africa’s new Abt-led Healthcare Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance will spur private sector investments in renewable energy for 10,000 health facilities.
Health messages play a crucial role in increasing demand for health services. In Namibia, Abt engages trusted community leaders and social media for messaging on voluntary male medical circumcision to reduce HIV transmission. Read more about how we raise awareness, refute myths, and allay concerns.
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