Mapping Faith-Based Public-Private Partnerships with National Ministries of Health Context, Gaps, & Strategies
The concept paper, developed by Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH) and the Christian Health Asset Mapping Consortium (CHAMC), examines the role of faith-based organizations in national health systems through public-private partnerships with governments. It highlights the substantial contributions these organizations make to healthcare, especially in underserved areas,...
Strengthening Faith Engagement in Family Planning through Health Worker Training and Religious Leader Outreach
Strengthening Faith Engagement in Family Planning through Health Worker Training and Religious Leader Outreach: Experiences from the Christian Health Association Sierra Leone is a summary report from USAID MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership. The report shares the experiences of the Christian Health Association Sierra Leone in improving the...
Immunization Data from WHO and UNICEF
Each year UNICEF and the WHO release updated data on childhood immunization coverage. The data released in July 2024 reveals that 2.7 million more children missed out on life-saving vaccines in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. More than half of unvaccinated children live in 31 countries with...
The Global Fund and Faith-based Organizations
The Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB and Malaria released this issue brief exploring the significant impact of faith-based organizations as partners in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. As of March 2024, the Global Fund awarded over $3.6 billion to faith-based organizations worldwide, recognizing...