Why we need to treat other chronic diseases alongside HIV/Aids
This World Aids Day, we can recast HIV as a treatable and manageable lifelong health challenge like many others, argues Dr Robert Newman, Executive Director of AMP Health.
From innovation to impact: the critical role of leadership in strengthening Africa’s health systems
African-led solutions could transform healthcare in Ghana’s rural communities
Ghana’s Country Innovation Platform harnesses the expertise of local innovators and global partners to address pressing health challenges with tailored approaches. This model puts local actors at the forefront, ensuring that interventions are not only designed for, but also co-created with the communities they serve.
Innovative pilot project aims to transform maternal and newborn health in Ghana
Ten groundbreaking innovations aimed at transforming maternal and child health in Ghana have been unveiled. These innovations, chosen through the Country Innovation Platform initiative led by the Ghana Health Service in collaboration with AMP Health, Grand Challenges Canada, and USAID, are designed to address critical maternal and child healthcare challenges in rural areas.
The WHO recognises Liberia’s ongoing work to tackle NCDs
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly a third of deaths in Liberia. The Ministry of Health’s NCDI team has been dedicated to addressing this challenge, recently earning recognition from the World Health Organization for their impactful efforts.
LGT Venture Philanthropy extends partnership with AMP Health to strengthen public health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
LGT Venture Philanthropy has extended its partnership with AMP Health. This three-year non-programmatic grant will support AMP in institutionalising leadership and management training in partner countries, sharpening our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework, and strengthening AMP’s community health initiatives.
Investing in Leadership and Management: A Critical Pathway to Achieving the United Nations Declaration on Future Generations
The High-Level Council for Leadership and Management Development has urgently called for more investment in the leadership capacity of government teams to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This comes before the UN’s Summit of the Future next week, where the Declaration of Future Generations will be discussed.
Mali hosts second successful community health campaign, commends AMP Health’s contribution
Mali's Ministry of Public Health and Hygiene recently awarded AMP Health a certificate of recognition for its commitment to community health.
AMP Health Board appoints new Chair, Dr Fatoumata Nafo
Mali’s former Minister of Health has been appointed Chair of the AMP Health Board. Dr Nafo has previously served as a Health Specialist at the World Bank, WHO Representative for Congo and Ethiopia, and Regional Director for Africa at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
How Nigeria is harnessing the power of transformative leadership to improve healthcare outcomes for women and children
AMP Health recently partnered with the Global Financing Facility and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health to support Nigerian health stakeholders to improve health outcomes for women and children. Find out how.
The power of effective teams in improving healthcare outcomes in Africa
Have you ever considered the aspects of healthcare delivery that aren’t clinical? While doctors and nurses are crucial, an often overlooked part of this complex process involves the teams responsible for rolling out healthcare. This includes coordinating logistics, adequate supply chain management, effective utilisation of data and information, and governance.
Navigating change: Guyana's National Malaria Programme partners with AMP Health
AMP Health has ventured outside of Africa for the first time by partnering with Guyana’s Ministry of Health. AMP will support the South American nation’s National Malaria Program as it navigates a period of change.
Transitioning to sustainability: peer-to-peer learning with Liberia, Malawi, and Mozambique’s NCD teams
Discover how AMP Health's peer-to-peer learning and collaborative, leadership- and management-focused approach have laid a solid foundation for continued growth and systemic change in the non-communicable disease teams of Liberia, Malawi, and Mozambique.
Continued success in five national malaria programmes
Explore our impactful partnerships with National Malaria Programmes in the Central African Republic, Chad, Mauritania, Namibia, and the Republic of the Congo. These collaborations have focused on enhancing leadership and management skills, leading to significant achievements such as successful grant applications and improved program management.
The road to 2030: AMP Health’s refreshed strategy
Explore our new strategy aligned with the UN's 2030 Agenda, which emphasizes an intersectional approach to health and wellbeing. This strategy guides our vision of supporting African governments in fostering visionary teams and honing leadership skills for a brighter, sustainable future.
Supporting Ghana’s ambitious plans to lower maternal mortality rates through local innovation
Explore how a groundbreaking multisectoral partnership led by the Ghana Health Service is reshaping healthcare innovation. It aims to solve current health challenges and set a precedent for African-led innovation that can be replicated continentwide.
Institutionalising leadership and management development for sustainable change
Discover how institutionalizing leadership and management development is driving sustainable change in Ghana and Zambia's public health sectors. AMP Health's partnerships are catalyzing investments in leadership skills at an institutional level, leading to systemic improvements in public sector institutions and better community service.
Beyond good intentions: what will it take to end malnutrition in Nigeria?
Two-fifths of children under the age of five face chronic malnutrition in Nigeria. Find out more about the challenges faced, the potential solutions available, and the role of leadership and management in combatting these issues.
Breaking Barriers: Liberia leading the way in the fight against diabetes
In a world where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant threat to public health, Liberia's Ministry of Health has made remarkable strides in the fight against these silent killers. Thanks to the unwavering commitment of the Liberia Non-Communicable Diseases Team, the country is stepping up its game in managing Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and other NCDs.
What is an AMP Health Management Partner?
Discover the vital role of AMP Health’s Management Partners. These professionals embed within government teams to coach and mentor, enhancing leadership and management skills to achieve strategic goals.