Resource gaps, donor dependency and an evolving disease profile often dominate the conversation on African health systems. Instead of pondering how to mobilize more resources, how can health systems make better use of what is already available?
How can existing resources like technologies, human resources and financing from aid, insurance, out-of-pocket spending, along with private health facilities, be optimized for better health outcomes?
We unpack this approach at the next episode of the Health in Africa Series featuring Yoram Siame, Director of Advocacy, Planning and Development at the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ). With more than 25 years of experience in public health, development, advocacy, and health systems strengthening, Yoram Siame will share insights on how health systems can maximize existing resources, fund the frontline and take greater responsibility for health outcomes.
In this session, Yoram will explore how health systems can:
- Make the most of what we have: technology, health workers and funding from aid, national health insurance, government budgets and out-of-pocket spending
- Get the best results at the frontline: through predictable direct funding to health facilities and clear performance targets that are enforced
- Bring in the private sector: both for-profit and not-for-profit providers
- Take more ownership of health outcomes in Africa
Speaker
Yoram Siame is a Public Health and Development expert with more than 25 years of experience in health systems strengthening, advocacy, and development programming. He currently serves as Director of Advocacy, Planning and Development at the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ). A founding member of Youth Alive Zambia and former Commonwealth Youth Representative for Zambia, he has led advocacy and capacity-strengthening initiatives across Africa and serves on the Gavi Board Policy and Planning Committee. He holds a Master of Public Health, a Master of Development Management, a Degree in Community Education, and a Diploma in Journalism.
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