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Game Changers: Fostering Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent and Sexual and Reproductive Health through Social and Behaviour Change Communication Strategies in Rwanda
In 2023, hera was contracted to develop and test social and behaviour change communication tools and strategies to enhance community awareness and participation in MNASRH services in Rwanda.
Assessing the Impact of the Norway-India Partnership Initiative on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Read our latest post on the evaluation of the Norway-India Partnership Initiative (NIPI). Learn about the efforts of NIPI in providing support and fostering innovation in maternal, neonatal, and child health in India.
A roadmap for action: Launching the 2nd Milestone Scorecard for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
The 2nd Milestone Scorecard presents an important roadmap for future action. The insights provided in this data collection round show what’s working and provides crucial insights for shaping policies and health strategies, guiding us towards a future where sexual and reproductive health rights and services are accessible and upheld for all
Enhancing Access to HIV Testing and Treatment: Embracing Community Leadership
On World AIDS Day, we at hera-right to health and development stand together with the global community in the fight against HIV. Embracing this year's theme, "Let Communities Lead," we recognize the transformative impact of community involvement in overcoming the challenges of HIV.
A Comprehensive Review of Mercy Ships’ Surgical Health Project in Liberia
In 2023 hera was selected to undertake a critical review of the "Partnering for Transformational Change: Strengthening Liberia’s Surgical Health System" project. This initiative, implemented by Mercy Ships and funded by Norad, was established against the backdrop of Liberia's challenging healthcare environment, particularly in its surgical health system.
Learning from Crisis: hera's Evaluation of UNICEF's L2 Response to the Uganda Ebola Crisis
Explore hera's comprehensive, learning-focused evaluation of UNICEF's response to the 2022-2023 Ebola crisis in Uganda. Learn how the evaluation aims to inform future public health strategies
hera leads the HISP Consortium, Advancing Health and Social Justice
We are delighted to announce that hera, in steadfast commitment to the values of equity, social justice, and human rights-based development, was recently awarded another four-year contract to lead the consortium for the Knowledge Hub on Health, Socio-Economic Inequalities, and Social Protection (HISP). This follows two similar successful Health Advisory Service contracts that hera implemented between 2014 and 2022.
Advancing Equitable COVID-19 Vaccination in Humanitarian Crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO), taking the lead in responding to this pressing issue, selected hera to conduct a study on the complexities of COVID-19 vaccine deployment and administration in humanitarian settings, with a specific focus on populations of concern (PoC). The study was initiated in March 2022 and concluded in March 2023, and encompassed case studies in multiple countries deeply affected by humanitarian crises: Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh), Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Iraq, South Sudan, and Syria.
Fact sheet on the Maternal Health of Women and Girls of African Descent in the Americas
This fact sheet was developed by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with the support of a hera team that included Adria Armbrister, Marianne Eelens, and Alejandra Martinez.
Maternal, neonatal, adolescent, sexual and reproductive health in Rwanda
In 2022 hera was selected to support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Barame project and conducted a knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) study to help identify gaps in community knowledge and utilization of health services related to maternal, neonatal, adolescent, sexual, and reproductive health, as well as providing recommendations for future development of communication and awareness strategies.
Advancing Service Delivery in Namibia: UNICEF and USAID's Initiatives for Efficient Health Procurement
UNICEF contracted hera to work on supporting and building consensus between the MoF and Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) as well as key partners on practical PFM solutions to improve service delivery in the health sector, ensuring value for money and sustaining service provision for impact.
International Women’s Day 2022 - Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022 is, “gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. In our increasingly interconnected world, it seems appropriate to have an intersectional theme encompassing gender and sustainability. For our work in the health and development sector, we know how crucial it is to consider cross-cutting issues and to adopt intersectional standpoints.
A pandemic of inequality – A message for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) day 2021
On UHC day, December 12th, 2021, hera joins the call for broad-scale political and economic action to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), leaving no one behind.
hera to support Health Systems Global in developing a new 5-year strategic plan
A hera team, led by CEO Leen Jille and Associate Partner Giorgia Lattanzi, has been selected to support Health Systems Global (HSG) in developing its next 5-Year Strategic plan covering 2021-2026. The aim is to develop a strategic framework that continues to position HSG at “the forefront of health systems policy and research within the changing landscape of global health.”
Evaluating the Suitability of Results-Based Financing for UNFPA Family Planning Supplies
A team from hera undertook a mission to evaluate a Results-Based Financing (RBF) pilot program for UNFPA family planning supplies. Their tasks involved verifying reported results through case studies and assessing the program's efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment to principles, providing valuable insights for improving the initiative's impact and promoting collaboration among stakeholders.
hera supports the government of mongolia in improving access to affordable medicines
The Mongolian Vice Minister of Health, Byambsuren Lamjav, met with a hera team in October to discuss ongoing work on improving access to affordable medicines in public hospitals in Mongolia. hera is providing technical assistance to the new government under an Asian Development Bank cooperative project.