The IWG Blog
The IWG Blog series is a collection of thought-provoking and insightful articles that explore the latest global health issues and initiatives. Our writers are primarily early-career professionals, coming from different countries, professions, and backgrounds, providing a wide range of perspectives on current and emerging global health challenges. We also prioritize intergenerational collaborations for health systems strengthening. From climate change and health equity to vaccine access and digital health, our blog covers a range of topics that are relevant to global health leaders and practitioners alike. Join us on this journey as we explore and share ideas, experiences, and solutions to create a healthier world for all. If you are interested in contributing to the IWG Blog, please reach out to us at iwghealthsystems@gmail.com
IWG at the Africa CDC Bingwa+ Y-Health Programme: It’s Time to Trust African Youth with the Power to Lead and the Resources to Deliver
“The Bingwa+ program is not just another youth incubator. It is a bold intervention by Africa CDC, YouthHub Africa, and GIZ, that dares to do what many global and regional youth health programs fail to: trust young people with the resources to lead.” At the International Working Group for Health Systems Strengthening (IWG), we were…
Every Breath Matters: The IWG–EBC Think Tank on Inhaled Medicines and Respiratory Equity
The International Working Group for Health Systems Strengthening (IWGHSS), in collaboration with the Every Breath Counts (EBC) Coalition, convened a Think Tank session to engage with a new global campaign sponsored by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS): making inhaled medicines affordable and accessible for all. The session highlighted how chronic respiratory diseases—specifically asthma…
The Pervasive Water Crisis in African Healthcare Institutions: An In-depth Exploration into Its Origins, Implications, and Future Trajectories
Ndyowaawe Arron Bram On the 22nd of March, the world celebrated World Water Day, emphasizing the critical importance of clean water access. Effective health service delivery is essential for safeguarding the human right to the highest standard of health, a right threatened by persistent water shortages in healthcare settings. This opinion piece delves into the…
International Working Group for Health Systems Strengthening 