Robust healthcare systems play a vital role in managing healthcare emergencies and addressing persistent health challenges within the communities we serve. The Zambian health facility density is inadequate; however it is on A2HealthZ’s and the Zambian Governments agenda to create an enbling enviornment and meet the minimum global health standards.
We partner with, and offer support to, existing healthcare facilities through placement of community-level volunteers; distribution of essential medicines and medical supplies; and the establishment of new facilities.
This comprehensive approach is aimed at safeguarding the well-being of women and children, while enhancing the overall state of health in Zambian communities.
Significant challenges include the general lack of access to, and availability of, care, as well as unaffordable or simply poor-quality health services.
Our approach to health system strengthening includes:
- Enabling and improving the quality of service delivery.
- Health workforce.
- Health information systems.
- Medical products and commodities.
- Leadership and governance.
Through collaboration with facility personnel and community health workers, we enhance the referral mechanisms between communities and healthcare facilities. This includes facilitation of referrals, through case management from lower-level to higher-level healthcare facilities. Through these partnerships, we contribute to the assurance of high-quality healthcare services for the most vulnerable individuals — all in alignment with national guidelines, protocols, and reporting procedures.