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  • Leaders & Partners Forum: Health leaders at Teach to Reach 11 (6 December 2024)

    Leaders & Partners Forum: Health leaders at Teach to Reach 11 (6 December 2024)
    Jan 12 2025
    # Health leaders share practical solutions at Teach to Reach forum “We would like to strengthen the capacity of community health promoters and align with global efforts in health education,” said Alicia Sheringham from Kenya’s national association for community health workers (ARCHVOG) during the December 5 Leaders and Partners Forum. Her organization, like many others joining Teach to Reach 11, aims to connect local health needs with broader health initiatives. The forum brought together health workers from community clinics to national programs to share what works in their communities. This continues the peer learning approach that engaged over 21,000 participants in June 2024, with 80% working at district and facility levels. ## Real challenges, real solutions In Nigeria’s Bauchi State, Ibilola Atureta explained how Glorious Elixir Foundation conducts medical outreach: “We do medical outreaches to some communities here. Teach to Reach has exposed me to community and collaboration we can learn from ourselves.” Small group discussions revealed common challenges across borders. Bernard Oteno, whose year-old organization works on malaria prevention in Kenya, noted their main barrier: “The main challenge we still have is funding, because it’s just a small organization that has about 50 people, community health workers coming together.” ## Learning from each other In structured networking sessions, participants shared specific solutions despite technical challenges. One group discussion included experiences from Ghana about staffing issues, vaccine availability challenges in Abuja, and efforts to involve community health workers in decision-making in Kenya. Dr. Mahesh Bhatt, working in India’s Himalayan region, described the value of these connections: “If somebody is doing some work on immunization in other part of the world, somebody else is also doing the same thing - they can connect with each other and discuss the issues and barriers as well as the breakthroughs.” ## Next steps The forum preceded sessions focusing on: - Nigeria’s immunization collaborative - Malaria prevention and control with RBM Partnership - Climate change health impacts with Grand Challenges Canada Organizations interested in participating can learn more through the conference platform. There is no cost for locally-led organizations serving community needs. The forum demonstrates how connecting health workers across borders helps share practical solutions to common challenges. As Chinwe Enechukwu noted after a networking session: “It was a wonderful room. I would love to go back and continue with the discussion.”
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  • Season’s greetings from The Geneva Learning Foundation (20 December 2024)

    Season’s greetings from The Geneva Learning Foundation (20 December 2024)
    Jan 11 2025
    We will publish a selection of your TGLF stories submitted by 5 January 2025. Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to build on this momentum together. While we know this is a difficult time for many colleagues, particularly those serving communities affected by crisis and conflict, we hope you can find moments of peace and connection. We deeply appreciate your commitment to learning and leading change. Together, we are showing that new ways of learning and connecting can strengthen health and hope in communities worldwide. More than that, we’re demonstrating that when we rethink how learning happens, we can unlock unprecedented possibilities for positive change. Wishing you renewed energy and inspiration for the journey ahead. Reda Sadki The Geneva Learning Foundation PS You can learn more from experiences shared on our YouTube, Telegram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook channels. Are you following us?
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  • OFFICIAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: Nigeria Immunization Collaborative

    OFFICIAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: Nigeria Immunization Collaborative
    Oct 12 2024
    It is our great pleasure to announce the Commencement Ceremony celebrating the completion of Level 1 certification on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of immunization challenges and the development of actionable solutions to drive progress as part of the Nigeria Immunization Agenda 2030 Collaborative. During this memorable event, we will honor and celebrate participants who are eligible for the RCA Level 1 certificate of the Nigeria Immunization Agenda 2030 Collaborative. The Commencement Event agenda includes: 1. Recognition and honoring of all founding members of the Nigeria IA2030 Collaborative 2. Presentation of the list of RCA peer learning exercise participants who earned their Level 1 certificate 3. Announcement of the final list of CSOs and organizations that are official partners of the collaborative 4. Announcement of the creation of the Nigeria IA2030 Collaborative leadership council If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Collaborative.
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  • Knowledge translation for zero-dose immunization research in Gavi’s Zero-Dose Learning Hub

    Knowledge translation for zero-dose immunization research in Gavi’s Zero-Dose Learning Hub
    Aug 12 2024
    This video is excerpted from the Gavi Zero-Dose Learning Hub webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5rLXk7l898 Learn more about knowledge translation for zero-dose immunization research: https://zdlh.gavi.org/resources/knowledge-translation-zero-dose-immunization-research Gavi Zero-Dose Learning Hub’s innovative model for inter-country peer learning and knowledge translation https://redasadki.me/2024/08/08/gavi-zero-dose-learning-hubs-innovative-model-for-inter-country-peer-learning-and-knowledge-translation/ Recommendations to support knowledge translation of evidence to identify and reach zero-dose children https://redasadki.me/2024/08/08/recommendations-to-support-knowledge-translation-of-evidence-to-identify-and-reach-zero-dose-children/ Gavi’s Zero-Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) explored an innovative approach to support knowledge translation of evidence grounded in the experiences and insights of local immunization and other health staff. Central to TGLF’s approach is the recognition of continuous learning as a critical factor in immunization program performance. Research involving over 10,000 immunization professionals identified ‘continuous learning’ as the weakest area in immunization’s learning culture: limited learning opportunities, low risk tolerance, and a focus on task completion rather than capacity building. These findings informed the development of a new model for knowledge sharing and application. The ZDLH-X (Zero-Dose Learning Hub Exchange) events form the core of this approach. In six months, these peer learning exchanges connected over 3,000 zero-dose practitioners across 100 countries. The model engages frontline staff at all levels of the health system, with 37% of participants working at the subnational level and 85% directly involved in zero-dose initiatives. TGLF’s approach emphasizes learning culture as a link between learning and performance in global health. By fostering continuous learning and adaptation among health workers, the model aims to build resilience and sustainability in addressing global health challenges, including zero-dose child identification. The ZDLH-X model incorporates elements of double-loop learning, encouraging practitioners to question not only their actions but also the underlying assumptions guiding those actions. This approach aims to help health workers adapt more effectively to complex, evolving challenges in immunization. Data from TGLF’s research indicates a relationship between strengthening immunization learning culture and enhancing both knowledge and mission performance. Post-event feedback from ZDLH-X participants included examples of new zero-dose strategies being implemented and adapted based on peer-shared ideas. The ZDLH-X model addresses complex problem-solving through several key components: 1. Diverse perspective sharing: Connecting practitioners from various contexts enables cross-pollination of ideas. 2. Mental model development: Presentations on local adaptations help participants develop new approaches to potential solutions. 3. Metacognition promotion: Q&A sessions encourage critical thinking about current methods and attitudes. 4. Affective factor management: Peer testimonials provide motivation through relatable experiences of overcoming barriers. 5. Collaboration support: Group discussions facilitate collective examination of challenges specific to different communities. This approach aims to complement evidence-based practices by providing a framework for knowledge translation that addresses gaps in traditional capacity-building methods. The model focuses on continuous learning and peer exchange to tackle complex global health challenges. TGLF’s model offers practical recommendations for implementation, such as emphasizing participant experience, providing guidance for knowledge translation, and acknowledging connectivity challenges in frontline settings. These considerations reflect the realities faced by health workers in diverse field contexts. While further research is needed to directly link these learning interventions to immunization coverage outcomes, initial findings suggest potential in generating insights, fostering continuous learning cultures, and promoting adoption of new strategies for reaching zero-dose children. The ZDLH-X model presents a data-driven, scalable approach to addressing persistent challenges in global health. By leveraging collective knowledge and experience of frontline workers, this peer learning approach aims to complement existing technical assistance methods. Its emphasis on learning culture, double-loop learning, and the connection between learning and performance offers a perspective on tackling complex global health challenges that warrants further exploration and evaluation.
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  • 7 Insights from #Nigeria’s first Collaborative peer learning exercise to make #VaccinesWork

    7 Insights from #Nigeria’s first Collaborative peer learning exercise to make #VaccinesWork
    Aug 11 2024
    7 take-aways from #Nigeria’s first Immunization Collaborative peer learning exercise to make #VaccinesWork On August 6, 2024, the Nigeria Immunization Agenda 2030 Collaborative concluded its first peer learning exercise with a final Assembly. This groundbreaking initiative, a partnership between The Geneva Learning Foundation, Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and UNICEF, has already engaged over 4,400 health workers from all 36 States and more than 300 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Nigeria. The Collaborative’s innovative approach focuses on empowering health workers to identify root causes of local immunization challenges and develop practical, context-specific solutions. As the initiative continues to grow, with new members joining daily, it could help shift how Nigeria approaches immunization capacity building and problem-solving. Following the final Assembly, Nigeria immunization specialist Jenny Sequeira and The Geneva Learning Foundation’s deputy director Charlotte Mbuh shared their reflections on the exercise. Here are 7 key takeaways from their discussion.
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  • General Assembly on 6 August 2024: Nigeria Immunization Collaborative

    General Assembly on 6 August 2024: Nigeria Immunization Collaborative
    Aug 11 2024
    We invite you to join the General Assembly of the Nigeria Immunization Collaborative on Tuesday, 6 August 2024. This important meeting marks the end of our first peer learning exercise. Our partners include the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and UNICEF, together with a network of almost 200 local government agencies and civil society organizations. Over 3,400 health workers joined to help solve immunization problems in Nigeria. It brings together health workers from all 36 states and more than 300 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The Collaborative focuses on: 1. Executing plans for The Big Catch Up 2. Finding and reaching zero-dose children 3. Figuring out how to strengthen routine immunization with existing resources The Collaborative began its first peer learning exercise on 22 July 2024. The goal was for each participant to find root causes of local immunization challenges. At the Assembly: 1. Leaders will present the root causes of immunization challenges they found 2. They will share ideas to solve these challenges 3. We will discuss next steps for our work together You are welcome to join whether or not you took part in the peer learning exercise. Your voice is important. We want to hear from everyone who cares about the health of Nigeria's children and families. If you worked on a Root Cause Analysis (RCA), please bring it. If you did not do an RCA, you can still learn a lot from this meeting. This General Assembly is a chance for us all to: 1. Learn from each other's experiences 2. Share ideas for improving immunization in Nigeria 3. Be part of planning our next steps Together, we can make immunization services better for every child in Nigeria.
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  • Official Launch Event: #Nigeria Immunization Collaborative

    Official Launch Event: #Nigeria Immunization Collaborative
    Aug 11 2024
    It is our great pleasure to announce the official launch of the Nigeria Immunization Collaborative, a partnership between the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), UNICEF, and The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF). Learn more & apply https://www.learning.foundation/nigeria This initiative brings together health workers from all 36 states and 239 LGAs in Nigeria to tackle local immunization challenges and drive progress towards the goals of Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030). We cordially invite all registered participants, partners, and stakeholders to join us for this momentous occasion. During the launch, you will have the opportunity to: 1. Learn about the vision, objectives, and structure of the Nigeria Immunization Collaborative 2. Hear from health leaders from government, CSOs, and private sector about the importance of this initiative 3. Ensure that you are fully ready to start the first peer learning exercise, which will start the next day. 5. Get inspired and energized to begin this transformative journey of learning, collaboration, and impact Following the launch, the first peer learning exercise will commence on Tuesday, 23 July 2024. Participants will work together to identify the root causes of their immunization challenges, share insights and ideas, and develop actionable solutions to drive progress in their communities. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with such a dedicated and passionate group of health workers. Your commitment to strengthening routine immunization and improving the health of children and families in Nigeria is truly inspiring.
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  • #Nigeria Immunization Collaborative: Everything you need to know

    #Nigeria Immunization Collaborative: Everything you need to know
    Aug 11 2024
    Today at 4 PM Abuja (WAT), join us to induct new members of the Immunization Collaborative. # Pre-Launch Briefing: Nigeria Immunization Collaborative Dear Nigerian Health Leader, You are invited to a crucial pre-launch briefing for the Nigeria Immunization Collaborative, a groundbreaking initiative set to transform our nation’s immunization efforts. This briefing is your exclusive opportunity to gain insider knowledge before the official launch. The response to this initiative has been overwhelmingly positive, demonstrating the commitment of Nigeria’s health sector to improving immunization outcomes: - 192 partner organizations have joined the Collaborative - 2,711 health professionals have expressed interest in participating - All 36 States of Nigeria are represented - 239 Local Government Areas (LGAs) are involved so far (with more joining) This level of engagement spans across all levels of the health system, from local facilities to national agencies. If you are a health worker in Nigeria and you want to make sure every family is protected from diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, this is for you. It does not matter what your job is or where you work. What matters is that you want to make a difference for the children and families of Nigeria. ## What you’ll miss if you don’t attend: - Exclusive preview of the Collaborative’s methodology and expected outcomes - Opportunity to influence the direction of this national initiative - Chance to align your local strategies with this coordinated, country-wide effort - Early access to information that can give your team a head start This briefing is not just another meeting - it’s your opportunity to join fellow health leaders from 36 States and 172 LGAs. Your absence means a missed opportunity to shape the future of immunization in Nigeria. Don’t let this chance slip away. Your leadership is crucial in making this Collaborative a success. ## What is this briefing about? This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the upcoming Nigeria Immunization Collaborative, a two-week intensive peer learning exercise designed to tackle our country’s immunization challenges. You’ll receive detailed information about: 1. The structure and timeline of the upcoming exercise 2. The innovative problem-solving techniques participants will learn 3. How the Collaborative will drive real-world improvements in immunization coverage 4. Your role in supporting and maximizing the impact of this national effort ## Why is your attendance critical? As a health leader, your understanding and support are crucial for the success of this initiative. By attending, you will: 1. Gain insights to effectively guide your team’s participation 2. Learn how to leverage the Collaborative’s outcomes in your area of responsibility 3. Position yourself at the forefront of this national drive to improve immunization 4. Have the opportunity to shape the implementation of the Collaborative ## Background The Nigeria Immunization Collaborative is a joint initiative by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), UNICEF, and The Geneva Learning Foundation. It aims to bring together health professionals from across Nigeria to develop practical, data-driven solutions to our immunization challenges. This pre-launch briefing is specifically for health leaders like you, who play a critical role in guiding and supporting health workers in their regions. The actual peer learning exercise, which this briefing will explain in detail, is set to begin on 22 July 2024 and will involve health workers from all levels of the Nigerian health system. Your participation in this briefing is the first step in ensuring the success of this country-wide initiative.
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