We recently held a small workshop with a burning question in our minds. How can we make best use of technology to facilitate learning? How can our learning approaches be enhanced by online tools and digital apps? And we came away from the workshop with some exciting ideas for downloadable interactive field protocols, case-based online … Read more …
Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension kill 38 million people each year. According to the WHO, 82% of these “premature” deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Up to half of all such deaths are linked to weak health systems that do not respond effectively and equitably to the health-care needs of … Read more …
Last week in Nairobi, in partnership with Letshego, PCI hosted a strategic innovation workshop on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Thirty people from 18 invited organisations took part. They included representatives from two governments, and some of the world’s most experienced innovators in affordable primary healthcare. The dynamic workshop format enabled participants to refine an NCD ‘Theory … Read more …
