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Stretching the Fabric of MFI Networks
2010

Microfinance institutions have proven, to the world’s acclaim, that it is possible to create commercially sustainable enterprises that address the critical needs of the poor — at least for financial services.

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Introducing Zinc Through the Private Sector for the Treatment of Childhood Diarrhea: Results From a Population-Based Household Survey in Nepal
2010
Every year approximately 1.7 million children die as a result of diarrhea and dehydration. In the majority of cases, these deaths are preventable, yet diarrhea remains one of the leading causes of death among children under five. 22 POUZN Project
Who Goes Where and Why? Examining HIV Counseling and Testing Services in the Public and Private Sectors in Zambia
2010

Zambia is a small republic in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of nearly 12 million. Unemployment and poverty levels are significant concerns: 80 percent of Zambians live on less than US $2 per day.

36 PSP-One
POUZN Television Commercial
2010
POUZN ORS & Zinc television commercial. 15 POUZN Project
Toolkit for the Collection of Survey Data on the Correct Use of Pediatric Zinc as a Treatment for Diarrhea
2010
Objectives

1. Present objectives, concepts, and tools for conducting household research on the use of pediatric zinc along with oral rehydration solution/salts (ORS) or recommended home-prepared fluids, such as the sugar-salt solution, commonly referred to as oral rehydration therapy (ORT), for the treatment of uncomplicated diarrhea.

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26 POUZN Project
Short Report: Prescription and Administration of a 14-day Regimen of Zinc Treatment for Childhood Diarrhea in Mali
2009
We evaluated prescription and correct dosing of a 14-day course of dispersible zinc tablets prescribed to young children with diarrhea by community and facility workers in rural, southern Mali, West Africa. 43 POUZN Project
Home management of childhood diarrhoea in southern Mali—Implications for the introduction of zinc treatment
2009
Diarrhoea remains one of the leading killers of young children. A recent meta-analysis demonstrated that a two-week course of zinc tablets once daily significantly reduces the severity and duration of diarrhoea and mortality in young children (Bhutta et al., 2000. 48 POUZN Project
Effectiveness and Efficacy of Zinc for the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Young Children
2009
Intervention trials have shown that zinc is efficacious in treating acute diarrhea in children of developing countries. In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, we assessed the effectiveness and efficacy of giving 3 Recommended Daily Allowances of elemental zinc to 6- to 35-month-old children with acute diarrhea. 53 POUZN Project
Operational Issues and Trends Associated with the Pilot Introduction of Zinc for Childhood Diarrhoea in Bougouni District, Mali
2009
Zinc for the treatment of childhood diarrhoea was introduced in a pilot area in southern Mali to prepare for a cluster-randomized effectiveness study and to inform policies on how to best introduce and promote zinc at the community level. 45 POUZN Project
Differential Community Response to Introduction of Zinc for Childhood Diarrhea and Combination Therapy in Southern Mali
2009
Developing effective, affordable, and sustainable delivery strategies for the isolated low-income populations that stand to gain the most from micronutrient interventions has proven difficult. 43 POUZN Project
Zinc and the Risk for Infectious Disease
2009
Zinc is an essential micronutrient for human growth, development, and immune function. Zinc deficiency impairs overall immune function and resistance to infection. 32 POUZN Project
Albania Laws and Regulations Affecting Commercial Supply of Modern Contraceptives: Analysis and Recommendations
2009

The USAID Mission in Albania requested the Private Sector Partnership-One (PSP-One) project to assess Albania’s laws and regulations applicable to the private supply of modern contraceptives.

68 PSP-One
Utilization of HIV and Related Services from the Private Health Sector: Multicountry Analysis
2009

The continued spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is burdening the health care system in many developing countries. Recent global commitment has led to unprecedented levels of funding for the HIV response, of which a substantial proportion is directed toward governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGO).

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Extending Social Insurance to Informal Sector Workers in Nicaragua via Microfinance Institutions: Results From a Randomized Evaluation
2009

This report presents results from a one-year randomized evaluation of a program that extended voluntary health insurance to informal sector workers in Nicaragua.

40 PSP-One
Determinants of the Choice of a Private Health Facility For Family Planning Services Among the Poor: Evidence From Three Countries
2009
Objective

To determine how the structure, process, and outcomes of quality influence the choice of a public or private facility for family planning services among poor clients.

Methods

Data from three nationally representative Service Provision Assessment (SPA) surveys conducted in Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana were used for the analysis.

38 PSP-One
Insights From Innovations: Lessons From Designing and Implementing Family Planning/Reproductive Health Voucher Programs in Kenya and Uganda
2009

Health policy in developing countries has traditionally focused on public provision of free or highly subsidized services to lower the cost of seeking care and to ensure universal access to critical services such as family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH).

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Private Sector Utilization of HIV/AIDS Services and Health Expenditures By People Living with HIV/AIDS in India: Findings from Five High-Prevalence States
2009

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are a critical challenge in India with an estimated 2.4 million people living with HIV/AIDS in 2007.

57 PSP-One
Saathiya Youth Friendly Initiative Evaluation Report
2009

Currently married youth in India have considerable unmet need for family planning (FP) and low levels of modern FP use. 27% of currently married 15-19 year old women have unmet need for FP and only 7% report current use of a modern FP method (NFHS-3).

53 PSP-One
Economic Strengthening Programs for HIV/AIDS Affected Communities: Evidence of Impact and Good Practice Guidelines
2009

The report discusses the evidence of impact that economic strengthening programs have on communities affected by HIV/AIDS, and develops good practice guidelines and recommendations for health programmers.

It begins with a discussion on why economic strengthening programs are needed for HIV/AIDS-affected communities as they cope with the long-wave shock of the epidemic, and illustrates how economic support can be tailored for different vulnerable groups most affected by HIV/AIDS.The paper then describes the main functions of economic strengthening programs, from social assistance or safety-net programs (cash or food transfers), to asset-growth and protection services (savings and insurance) and income growth initiatives through market linkages and vocational training.

This discussion is followed by a short summary of the evidence of impact that economic strengthening programs have on the welfare of targeted individuals or households and their ability to mitigate risk among vulnerable groups.

53 PSP-One
Finding Middle Ground: Making Better Use of the African Private Health Sector Through More Effective Regulations
2009

Governments in sub-Saharan Africa face many complex and difficult challenges in meeting the health needs of their populations. Although sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 11 percent of the world’s population and 24 percent of the global burden of disease, the region commands less than 1 percent of global health expenditures (WHO, 2006).

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