Conflict

Transforming Health in Post-Conflict Somalia: Priorities from a Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on the 2025-2029 National Plan

Somalia’s health system faces severe challenges, with very low service coverage and a major shortage of health workers. A roundtable in Mogadishu brought together government, private sector, and civil society leaders to set priorities for the National Transformation Plan (2025–2029). Participants highlighted four key needs: expanding primary care through community health … [Read more...] about Transforming Health in Post-Conflict Somalia: Priorities from a Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on the 2025-2029 National Plan

This study explored how to better support Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Buea Health District, Cameroon, especially during conflict and crisis. CHWs face major challenges like insecurity, community mistrust, and displacement, which affect their work and well-being. Using interviews, group discussions, and storytelling, the study found that CHWs need better pay, working … [Read more...] about Strategies To Support Community Health Workers In The Fragile And Conflict-Affected Buea Health District, Cameroon

This review examines how healthcare organizations in conflict zones can align with sustainable development goals (SDGs) to improve health outcomes. It highlights innovative approaches such as telemedicine, mobile health clinics, and community health worker programs. Key areas include improving technology, strengthening health systems, integrating mental health services, and … [Read more...] about Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient healthcare systems: Addressing medicine and public health challenges in conflict zones

This study explored the feasibility, barriers, and strategies for context-specific agile programming in armed conflict affected settings through community-based health services in the Central African Republic and South Sudan. Community engagement, collaboration and negotiating safe passage; comprehensive delivery of services; and continued training were key strategies … [Read more...] about Implementing community-based health program in conflict settings: documenting experiences from the Central African Republic and South Sudan

This study aimed to identify and assess factors for optimal CHW programmes in conflict settings, specifically Northwest Syria. The authors assert that, to be effective, CHW programs in conflict settings need to respond to contextual factors.They conclude that while the dynamics of humanitarian funding restrictions, health system capacity and governance structures present … [Read more...] about A framework for community health worker optimisation in conflict settings: prerequisites and possibilities from Northwest Syria