PRESENTATION OF GROUP C.pptx11111111111111

PRESENTATION OF GROUP C.pptx11111111111111

1. Presentation of group C prepared : fartun A hmed &Amina Ali T0PIC: HEALTH POLICY ACTION IN SOMALIA & HEALTH SECTOR S

2. In Somalia, health policy actions are aimed at addressing the major challenges within the health sector. The Somali Health Policy and the Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP III) outline key priorities and actions to improve healthcare delivery and public health outcomes .

3. Key areas of focus include : Health Service Delivery : Enhancing the Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) to ensure access to quality healthcare across the country Human Resources : Addressing the crisis in healthcare staffing and improving the capacity and skills of health workers . Leadership and Governance : Strengthening health system governance and leadership to ensure effective policy implementation .

4. Health Financing: Ensuring sustainable financing mechanisms to support health services and infrastructure.Health Information Systems: Developing robust health information systems for better data collection, analysis, and decision-making . THE ESSSENTIAL PACKAGE OF HEALTH SERVICE THE ESSSENTIAL PACKAGE OF HEALTH SERVICE The Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) in Somalia is a comprehensive framework designed to ensure that all individuals have access to essential health service THE EPHS focuses on providing a minimum set of services that are critical for improving health outcames and reducing mortality rates. THE EPHS includes the following core programs: 1= maternal, reproductive and neonatal health: Ensuring safe childbirth, reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and providing reproductive helth services.

5. 2= Child Health: Addressing common childhood illnesses, promoting immunization, and ensuring proper nutrition . 3=Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control : Monitoring and controlling the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, TB, and malaria . 4= First Aid and Care of Critically Ill and Injured: Providing emergency care and treatment for critically ill and injured individuals . 6=Treatment of Common Illnesses : Managing common health conditions and providing primary healthcare services. 5= HIV , STIs, and TB: Offering prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculos .

6. purpose of the essential package of health service : The Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) in Somalia serves several crucial purposes : U niversal Access: It aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their location or socio-economic status, have access to a basic set of essential health services . Health Equity : By providing standardized services, it helps reduce disparities in health outcomes and improves equity across different population groups . Improved Health Outcomes: The EPHS focuses on addressing the most pressing health issues, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality rates, especially among vulnerable groups such as mothers and childre n.

7. the curent of somalia health system: The current state of Somalia's health system faces several challenges but also has opportunities for improvement. Here are some key points : Challenges : Infrastructure : Many medical facilities were destroyed or abandoned during the civil war, and rebuilding them has been slow . Human Resources : There is a significant shortage of trained medical professionals due to a "brain drain" caused by decades of conflict . Infectious Diseases : Diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and cholera are still prevalent . Malnutrition : Ongoing drought and food insecurity contribute to high rates of malnutrition, especially among children . Health Information Systems : Weaknesses in health information systems hinder effective data collection and decision-making.