The role of faith-based organizations in the pharmaceutical systems of low-and-middle-income countries – A scoping review
This scoping review examined 30 studies from 21 low- and middle-income countries—19 of them in Africa—to understand how faith-based organizations (FBOs) contribute to pharmaceutical systems. It found that FBOs help fill important gaps throughout the system, particularly through medicine donations, pooled procurement, revolving drug funds, quality and safety...
The Influence of Religious Leaders on Use of Antenatal and Delivery Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
The researchers conducted a review of the literature on the Influence of Religious Leaders on the Use of Antenatal and Delivery Care in Sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed and ScienceDirect, and hand searches were conducted using Google Scholar. References of included studies were...
Faith-based Collaboration to Address Maternal and Child Mortality through Midwifery Training: A Case Study from Sierra Leone
This case study was published in the Christian Journal for Global Health. Research on preventing maternal and child mortality highlights the importance of promoting midwife and nurse competence and confidence through training and continuous medical education. While training is effective, particularly through the use of the “low-dose, high-frequency”...
An Interfaith Approach to Delivering Family Planning Services to Underserved Populations in Kenya
This case study conducted in Kenya confirms the strategic role that interfaith organizations such as Faith to Action Network (F2AN) play in mobilizing religious leaders to contribute towards effective Family Planning in communities. By working with faith leaders, addressing myths, misconceptions, and misinterpretations of sacred texts and teachings...