The work of TAP grantees in improving health service delivery is highlighted in the Global Health Council Seminar "Civil Society- The Missing Link in Health Systems".
No one is better placed to demand improvements in accountability and service delivery than those on the ground who receive the services delivered (or not delivered, in many cases). This principle was on display March 29 at the Global Health Council Seminar “Civil Society- The Missing Link in Health Systems?”, a seminar designed to highlight the work that has been done by civil society organizations (CSOs) that has led to improvement in various aspects of health systems and to explore ways in which CSOs can strengthen their existing work to bolster health systems.
Presentations were made by three organizations currently supported by TAP and discussions focused on citizens monitoring and advocating for better medicine supplies in Uganda, health worker absenteeism in India, and deficiencies in emergency medical services in South Africa. Panelists included:
• George Cheriyan, Consumer Unity and Trust Society, India
• Neil Overy, Public Service Accountability Monitor, South Africa
• Denis Kibera, Coalition for Health Promotion and Social Development, Uganda
• Courtney Tolmie, Results for Development (Transparency and Accountability Program), USA
This seminar was the first in a series of seminars sponsored by the Global Health Council and Results for Development titled “New Visions for Improving Health in the Developing World” and is intended to highlight examples in which strong analysis is being used to spur practical changes in health systems and improve health services for the poor. There will be at least 5 more seminars in this series, held in Washington, D.C. and New York City. To read more about this series please click here.
