Optimizing HIV Testing Services in Botswana’s Defence Sector – A Model for High-Quality Diagnostics Themes: Innovation & CQI Opportunity: Limited access to cervical cancer screening and outdated diagnostic methods created a demand for efficient, scalable, and technology-driven solutions in Botswana’s public health sector. Strategic Intervention: A nationwide initiative integrated HPV DNA testing and thermal ablation, […]
Optimizing HIV Testing Services in Botswana’s Defence Sector – A Model for High-Quality Diagnostics Theme: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Opportunity: Inconsistencies in HIV testing services (HTS) within the national defense sector led to gaps in linkage to treatment and quality assurance, highlighting a need for standardized, high-quality diagnostic solutions. Strategic Intervention: A structured quality improvement
Optimizing Viral Load Coverage in Zambia – A Data-Driven Approach Themes: Innovation & Scalability in HIV Care Opportunity: Viral load (VL) testing is critical for monitoring ART effectiveness in people living with HIV. A facility in Zambia faced challenges with delayed or lost results, affecting treatment monitoring and patient outcomes. Strategic Intervention: A Continuous Quality
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Scalable Breast Cancer Care Themes: Sustainability, Innovation & Scalability Opportunity: Breast cancer in Botswana is often diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to high treatment complexity and mortality rates. Limited diagnostic capabilities and fragmented services highlighted the need for a more efficient and coordinated care system. Strategic Intervention: A collaborative breast cancer care
Transforming Early Infant Diagnosis in South Sudan – A Data-Driven Healthcare Solution Themes: Innovation, Adaptive Management & CQI Opportunity: With Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) coverage below 50%, South Sudan’s fragile healthcare system required innovative tracking, diagnostics, and patient follow-up solutions to enhance pediatric HIV outcomes. Strategic Intervention: A data-driven Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model introduced EID calendars
Strengthening HIV Service Delivery in Ghana & Cameroon – A Sustainable Public-Private Model Themes: Innovation & Adaptive Management Opportunity: In Ghana and Cameroon, centralized facility-based HIV service delivery models struggled with retention and adherence rates, signaling an urgent need for decentralized, patient-centered solutions. Strategic Intervention: A global initiative introduced community ART refill groups, multi-month dispensing,
Scaling Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) – A Model for High-Impact Public Health Partnerships Themes: Adaptive Management & CQI Opportunity: Despite being a proven HIV prevention strategy, VMMC services in Botswana lagged behind national targets due to inefficient delivery models and low public awareness. Strategic Intervention: A targeted quality improvement approach enhanced service delivery through
Case Study 1: Expanding PrEP Access in Botswana – A Scalable Market Opportunity Themes: Adaptive Management & Innovation Opportunity: Botswana’s strides in HIV prevention created an unmet demand for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), particularly among adolescent girls, young women, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Despite strong national HIV response efforts, PrEP service availability was initially limited