This research paper examines assistive technology (AT) provision in humanitarian contexts, specifically in Bangladesh and Jordan. Through interviews and qualitative analysis framed by WHO's 5 Ps (Products, People, Provision, Place, Policy), the study identifies key gaps and challenges, highlighting the need for systematic integration of AT into humanitarian…
Integrating Rehabilitation Data into Ethiopia’s Routine Health Information System Lessons Learned and Recommendations
Rehabilitation services are a critical component of Universal Health Coverage, essential for optimizing functioning and reducing disability. In Ethiopia, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has prioritized rehabilitation in response to significant health challenges, including an aging population, high rates of road traffic incidents, internal conflict, and an influx of injured refugees from neighboring conflict-affected countries. To improve service access, the MOH has launched a five-year National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategic Plan. This initiative aimed to gather reliable, routine data on service delivery through the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) platform, with the goal of improving the quality of rehabilitation services available to the population and supporting the objectives of the national strategic plan.
Details
Publisher Name:
Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator
Publisher Website:
www.acceleratehss.org
Publication Year:
2024
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
Ethiopia
Categories:
Case study, Evidence and data, Report
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