HLH Newsletter - January 2022

Welcome to the HLH Newsletter!

The HLH is a WHO knowledge platform to share cross-country learning on maintaining essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the post-pandemic recovery. Learn more about us here.

The HLH Newsletter is a place to share up-to-date information on key knowledge products from WHO and the Network of Networks. If you have any queries or wish to contribute, please email us: hlh@who.int.

HLH updates

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare systems since its outbreak. The HLH has been capturing innovative ways of mitigating this impact on essential health services in a form of Action Briefs.

Action Briefs are snapshots of actions taken on different levels (institutional, individual, community level, etc.) to support continuity of health services. Share your expertise with us and submit your Action Brief!

Find out more and see examples of published Action Briefs - click here.

WHO Initiatives

Country Connector on Private Sector in Health provides a platform to support countries to manage the private sector's contribution to the response consistent with national health priorities. The platform was launched in December 2021 and serves as a repository of tools and resources for different countries.

On 20th January, as part of The Connector work, there is a webinar "Engaging the private sector to deliver COVID-19 tools and achieve Health for All". The event is organized by WHO and the EMRO region. More details here.

HLH Network of Networks

"Teamwork in Healthcare" - webinar, Tuesday 1 February 2022, 12:30 (CET)

All are welcome to join the next live webinar in the CAHO/ISQua International Webinar Series with Dr Anthony Staines, Patient Safety Program Director, Federation of Hospitals of Canton Vaud, Switzerland. Dr Staines will present on the topic of Teamwork in Healthcare - TeamSTEPPS and answer your questions at the end of the session.
Click here to register for the webinar.

ISQUa's 38th International Conference in Brisbane - deadline for submission 10 February

ISQua is excited to hold it's first in-person conference since 2019. It is time to be inspired and energised again; to reconnect with the community and build new friendships with the mixing of minds and cultures.

Join ISUQa in Brisbane this October 17-20 for the quality and safety healthcare event of the year! Find our more here.

Submit your abstract for the 45th World Hospital Congress

The 45th IHF World Hospital Congress will take place in Dubai in November 2022. Professionals from hospitals, health service providers and healthcare organizations can submit their abstracts now under the theme "Global Learnings, Local Actions: Sustainable Healthcare". Proposals for oral abstracts are accepted until 28 February. For posters, the deadline is 11 March. Explore the subthemes and submit your abstract here.

THET's HEAL (Health Equity for ALL)

Partnership in global health is needed now more than ever. As we enter a new year, THET’s HEAL campaign is set to continue. By championing the voices and experiences of health workers in the UK and in low- and middle-income countries, THET hopes to increase support for UK Aid investments in global health. In the months to come, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. You are invited to make change. To build stronger health systems. To prioritise health equity. To unite with fellow health workers – wherever they are in the world.

To find out more about the campaign, please click here.

THET launches the Health Advocates Network

Rooted in THET’s commitment to partnership in global health, this network is designed to provide a platform for health workers across the world to share their experiences. From speaking at events to providing case studies, the aim is for the network to become the go-to resource for organisations looking for spokespeople, including advocacy organisations and media outlets. Whether you are a health worker with a message to share about a global health issue, or an organisation who wants to hear from people who do, the Health Advocates Network is the place for you.

To find out more, please click here.

Connect. Create. Collaborate. Join Pulse today!

Recently launched by THET, Pulse is a global community that enables health professionals across the world to connect, create and collaborate. Pulse helps to create a world where health professionals are empowered to grow and lead health systems strengthening worldwide by supporting, motivating and equipping the global health workforce to delivery quality healthcare.

To find out more and sign up, please click here.