Publications by authors named "Sofonias Asrat"
Introduction: There is a growing literature on the significance of private sector engagement and collaboration for optimal response to health emergencies. The current study examines how the private sector was engaged by the Ghanaian government to implement effectively the national COVID-19 emergency response.
Methods: The study drew on a qualitative research design, interviewing 20 respondents in 15 unique organisations.
Measuring availability of and facility readiness to deliver comprehensive abortion care: experiences and lessons learnt from integrating abortion into WHO's health facility assessments.
BMJ Glob Health
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Routine assessments of health facilities for abortion and post-abortion care can enhance policy and program development, improving access and quality of services.
- Since 2018, WHO has integrated abortion care into its health facility assessment tools, showcasing successful implementation across various legal environments.
- Key factors for successful integration include collaboration, localized language use, and careful tool design to ensure high-quality data collection and consistent analysis.
Background: Safety is one of the dimensions of healthcare quality and is core to achieving universal health coverage and healthcare delivery worldwide. In Ghana, the status of patient safety in the last 7 years has remained unknown. Therefore, this study aims to assess the patient safety status in selected hospitals in Ghana.
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