I am interested in this course because , I know that in my country Liberia no one should have to decide between seeking health and buying food and as such we need to improve financial sustainability of the health sector if we are to address the catastrophic out of pocket health expenditure and ensure universal health coverage for all. I believe that we need to establish a more reliable and predictable financing mechanisms for health through a national health insurance scheme and tax reforms, improving efficiency, and using limited resources as effectively as possible. Thus this course will give me the knowledge , skills and network to support my country in addressing this key health policy area – health financing reform.

Learning about health financing will broaden my understanding on the fore mentioned topic, thus making it useful in sharpening the advocacy work I have been engaging on health financing.

“Health Financing has undertaken major reforms in low and middle income countries due to progressive decrease in donor contribution towards health budget of the respective countries including Tanzania. This has called the government and society to thrive towards universal health coverage in order to ensure equity in health service access by all citizens.
Therefore participating in the ToT course will enrich my skills and knowledge towards UHC approaches and how they can be applied in my country. This is an opportunity for diversification of knowledge and enriches the approaches and strategies to promote quality health service access for all in my country.
Furthermore, this training will open up the opportunities to learn from other African countries especially those doing well in UHC and transfer lessons to my country while also sharing with other countries.

I would like to learn the whole budgeting process, when and how to influence. I would also like to understand if there are any commitments apart from the Abuja declaration and the Paris agreement around budgeting. I would like to learn from other participants.

The TOT on health financing will offer an opportunity for me to share with wider participants on Malawi health financing and build more capacity for participants to advocate for health financing in the attainment of UHC in Malawi and globally.

I am interested to participate in the training hoping that I will get the knowledge and skill to evaluate the health care financing system of my country, to enable recommend feasible interventions to have a functional system.

A very fast-growing population, poverty, very huge disease burden, emerging health problems, frequent epidemics and often very poor infrastructure and lack of responsive health system are among the challenges for the HCF and overall health budgeting. Besides these, a weak health care financing reforms, donor dependent budgeting and poor understanding of the HCF reform implementation are major concerns that I believe need attention.
In this regard, I interested to review and understand the global concepts of health care financing, experiences of various regions of the world and want to support my country’s health system by providing capacity building trainings, integrate my previous knowledge and experience of evidence synthesis to conduct various reviews regarding HCF and avail evidences for decision makers on HCF. Above all, I want to use this opportunity to develop my professional views through this training process and contribute to this area of knowledge.

As an advocate for effective and sustainable financing for health and a youth leader in my country, I want to grow my knowledge and skills, and have adequate tools and technical support to demand for accountability, transparency and efficiency in health financing in Nigeria and beyond through budget monitoring and advocacy. After being trained, I will empower my constituency and other with the same knowledge and skill in order to raise a pool of people who will not accept the stat us quo but will strategically push for the attainment of UHC in the respective countries.

I am currently in the health financing and specifically in an organization that is focused on strategic health purchasing and our mandate is to support and advocate for changes across sub-suharan africa. I did not have prior experience in this sector but in the one year I have worked as the program analyst, I have come to appreciate the dynamics of what it takes to achieve Universal Health Coverage which I am very passionate about. I would like to participate the TOT on health financing to expand my knowledge and start the journey to being a specialist in this field. It will also contribute largely to my day to day work.

I want to empower civil society activists and grassroot organizations to engage meaningfully with policy makers and public officials in health programing, budgeting, financing and overall transparency and accountability in the health sector

I have recently submitted my PhD thesis in public health policy. As an expert in policy these skills will help me support CSOs, my students and ministry of health in the health sector financing reforms in the country. I am also a member of the technical working for the health sector in Uganda on, Governance, supervision and regulation. This equips me to make solid inputs in the national policy processes.

Madame Ramatoulaye DIALLO, je suis titulaire d’un Master 2 en Communication Sociale et d’une Licence en Relations Publiques avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience professionnelle. Point Focal du Joint Learning Agenda au Sénégal, je suis Formatrice sur le Plaidoyer basé sur des Données Probantes, la Redevabilité, le Financement de la Santé et la Couverture Sanitaire Universelle (CSU). Je suis également membre de la Plateforme Nationale SRMNEA-N dans le cadre du Mécanisme de Financement Mondial (GFF), coordonnée par le Ministère de la Santé et de l’Action Sociale et Secrétaire Générale Adjointe de la Coalition des Organisations de la Société Civile sur le Global Financing Facility (COSC GFF).
Je milite aussi au Réseau Ouest-africain des Leaders Emergents des Politiques et Systèmes de Santé (WANEL) dans les 15 pays de la CEDEAO. Actuellement, je travaille en tant que Chargée de Communication et de Plaidoyer au Centre Régional de Formation, de Recherche et de Plaidoyer en Santé de la Reproduction (CEFOREP) à Dakar, pour appuyer les résultats de la recherche sur les politiques de santé sexuelle et reproductive au Sénégal. Dans le cadre de la communication pour le changement social et de comportement, j’interviens sur les violences basées sur le genre (VBG) et la Santé Sexuelle et Reproductive des Adolescent(e)s/Jeunes. Je suis très passionnée de l’utilisation des plateformes digitales pour promouvoir la santé au profit du bien-être des populations. En tant que Secrétaire Générale de la section sénégalaise de l’Union internationale de la presse francophone (UPF), ce poste me mets en contact avec un réseau régional et international de professionnels de la communication.

For over 10 years working in the health sector with 7+ years of experience in communication for social and behavioral change. Has completed a master’s in Sociology with a dissertation looking at health seeking behaviors. Proven experience in: design, implementation, and management of evidence-based SBC interventions; developing and improving upon tailored training curricula for a variety of focal groups and implementation of cascade trainings with partners; providing assistance toward the development of project deliverables, work plans, and reports. Recently (2021) engaging in health financing for universal health coverage via provision of primary health care services.

Musa Ansumana Soko is a highly accomplished advocate and influencer with over 17 years of experience, dedicated to driving positive change in Sierra Leone. In his capacity as the Team Lead for WASH Network Sierra Leone, Musa spearheads a diverse portfolio of programs addressing critical issues such as social accountability, post-conflict health, and equitable access to improved drinking water and sanitation services. He further leads the Health Accountability Consortium, a partnership of the Budget Advocacy Network, Health Alert, and WASH-Net, uniting their efforts for impactful change.

Musa’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of Sierra Leoneans is further exemplified by his role as the co-convener of the Sierra Leone UHC CSO Platform. Through this platform, he leverages his extensive experience and expertise to drive progress towards Universal Health Coverage, ensuring that quality healthcare services are accessible to all segments of society.

With his comprehensive understanding of the complex social, health, and development challenges that Sierra Leone faces, Musa designs workable advocacy interventions that seeks to influence policy and practices for stronger health systems.

Oyeyemi Pitan is a strong advocate for the wellbeing of everyone especially that of women, children and adolescents everywhere, leaving no one behind. She is the Founder and Executive Director at Gem Hub Initiative; a non-profit organization equipping young people with the tools they need in attaining a state of total well-being. She is concerned about the state of Health, Education and Empowerment in Nigeria and Africa at large. She therefore sensitizes young people leveraging all forms of media, particularly social media.

With background in Economics and Accounting, Oyeyemi is able to appreciate issues in resource allocation and optimization when it comes to health, education and wellbeing of citizens, particularly that of adolescents. This explains her advocacy in health financing, budget monitoring and accountability, which she does so passionately with all the platforms she is privileged to serve.

Oyeyemi is a CSOs Representative on Global Financing Facility Investors Group, she is the immediate past Youth Focal Point to the GFF Civil Society Coordinating Group in Nigeria and a member of the PMNCH Accountability Working Group. In Nigeria, she is the State Public Relations Officer for Association of Orphans and vulnerable Children NGOs (AONN).

John Eliasu Mahama is a public health and community development practitioner with over 15 years professional experience. John works as the Deputy Director for Partnerships Coordination at Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) where he develops and nurtures relationships to further the mission and goals of GAC. John is an active member of the People’s Health Movement (PHM) Ghana where he has been involved in advocacy for the right to health and action on social determinants of health since 2010.
John previously worked with the Millennium Promise Alliance, from 2013 to 2022, where he coordinated health programmes in West and Central Africa, and provided technical support to country teams. Mahama holds an MSc degree in International Health from the University College London and a Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP) from the University of Ghana.
John’s full profile is available here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmahama/

J’ai à mon actif plus de 15 ans d’expériences professionnelles en tant qu’Ingénieur Planificateur Économiste, Spécialisé dans le Financement de Santé, grâce à mes dix (10) années d’expérience passées au Ministère de la Santé sur l’analyse du financement de la Santé, en aidant à la production de la stratégie du financement de la Santé au Bénin et à l’élaboration des Comptes de Santé. Au cours de ces quatre (4) dernières années, j’ai cultivé plus d’expertise dans le financement de la santé plus spécifiquement pour des questions liées à l’Assurance Maladie pour la marche vers la Couverture Sanitaire Universelle au Bénin et dans d’autres pays (Ghana, Bostwona, Burkina Faso, Namibie, Ouganda etc) à travers le partage d’expérience avec les acteurs. Au cours de cette période, j’ai occupé le poste de Responsable en Financement de la Santé, pour le compte de l’Organisation Internationale « Result For Development (RAD) » sous le financement de l’USAID et précisément sur les Projets African Collaboratif for Health Financing Solution (Projet ACS Bénin/USAID) puis Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator (Projet HSSA Benin/USAID). J’ai travaillé sur toutes les questions relatives à l’analyse du financement de la santé dans le cadre de l’assistance technique que le projet a apporté au Bénin pour la mise en œuvre de la phase pilote et la phase de généralisation de l’Assurance Maladie de l’ARCH. Point Focal JLA au Bénin, j’ai assuré le processus de renforcement des capacité des OSC du Bénin et appuyé également le Togo sur leur rôle dans le financement de la santé pour la marche vers la Couverture Sanitaire Universelle
Actuellement, je joue le rôle de Spécialiste en Financement de la Santé en appuyant le Ministère de la Santé de Madagascar via le Projet Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) pour le compte de Abt Associates (USAID)

Educational background: Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, Master in Development and International Cooperation; Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Development studies.
Advocacy coordinator at N’weti.
Researcher and Professor at Eduardo Mondlane University

Manager de projet et travailleuse spécialisée en santé communautaire
Point focal du programme Join learning Agenda et formatrice sur les questions de la CSU, le plaidoyer budgétaire et le financement de la santé
En tant que jeune maman avec plus de 10 ans d’expérience dans les ONG, je suis engagée sur les questions liées à l’accès aux soins de qualité, la promotion de la santé et l’engagement communautaire.
L’expérience avec le JLA m’a permis d’intégrer les projet financé par le PAI et aussi de porter le plaidoyer partout pour une bonne CSU au Sénégal

Je suis techniquement orienté dont la passion est de travailler dans des situations difficiles. Diplômé en sciences de l’éducation et un master en Coopération internationale et Aide Humanitaire et Master en Entrepreneuriat et gestion de projet en cours avec 5 ans d’expérience dans l’humanitaire dans la gestion des programmes et projets d’urgence et de développement. De plus, fort de mon expérience dans la Réponse Humanitaire, j’ai une connaissance approfondie dans la gestion du projet y compris la planification, la gestion du budget et la coordination de toutes les parties prenantes actives du projet, management des organisations humanitaires, spécialiste des jeune des programmes jeunes et la cohabitation pacifique .Expérience dans le travail direct avec les bénéficiaires et avec les organisations des jeunes pour s’assurer que les objectifs du projet sont atteints et respectés en termes de portée et du budget. Passionné et déterminé

Je suis un expert basé à Lomé, au Togo, avec une solide expérience dans le domaine de la santé et du développement. J’ai travaillé en tant que consultant et expert dans divers projets liés à la santé, à la santé sexuelle et reproductive, ainsi qu’au plaidoyer. Mon expertise s’étend à la gestion de projets, à la rédaction de projets, au suivi et à l’évaluation de programmes, au consulting, au développement d’applications, ainsi qu’au plaidoyer et lobbying.
Mon éducation formelle comprend un Master 2 en management de projets/programmes, une licence en Gestion Commerciale et Marketing.
J’ai occupé divers postes dans des organisations telles que CILSIDA, où je travaille en tant que Directeur exécutif. De plus, j’ai joué un rôle clé au sein d’organisations telles que le Centre Médico-Social d’Adamavo, la Plateforme des organisations de la société civile de lutte contre les IST, le VIH/Sida et de la promotion de la santé au Togo, et le Réseau des Champions en Plaidoyer pour le Financement Adéquat de la Santé (RCPFAS), où je suis le Secrétaire Exécutif du RCPFAS-Togo et le Président en exercice de la fédération des RCPFAS Afrique de l’Ouest.
En plus de ce travail professionnel, je continue également par contribuer à des publications et avez reçu diverses formations liées à la santé, au développement et au plaidoyer. Je parle couramment le français et l’anglais, ainsi que la langue locale Mina/Ewé.
Ma carrière reflète un engagement continu en faveur de l’amélioration de la santé et du bien-être des communautés, en particulier en ce qui concerne la santé sexuelle et reproductive, et le plaidoyer pour un financement adéquat de la santé.

Chris Alando is a macroeconomist with experience in both the public and private sectors. He has worked with client governments, corporates, partners, parliaments and Civil Society in 76 countries since 1996. In 2004, he was awarded by the World Bank Institute for his contributions to macroeconomic policy and theory. He has helped review health sector and HIV strategies in 47 countries. He received his economics/statistics and French degree in 1999 from Moi and Kenyatta Universities and post graduate qualifications in Macroeconomic Management and Policy from the World Bank Institute, Washington DC in 2003. He also holds an MBA from USIU (Africa)/ Solbridge (South Korea), and other business certifications from Harvard Business School (US). He was lead consultant for East Africa’s Sustainable UHC Financing Strategy 2018-2023. He previously consulted at the Office of The President and Office of the Prime Minister in Kenya and was an advisor to Ministries responsible for Finance and Ministries responsible for Health in the 16-member country Southern African Development Community. He is the current CEO of Globesolute Corporation. He is fluent in Kiswahili, English, French, Luo and reads Portuguese.

Médecin de formation, spécialiste en Santé publique et en Santé Communautaire. Président de la plateforme COMARESS qui est un regroupement des organisations de la société civile œuvrant dans le domaine de la Santé à Madagascar depuis 2015. Point Focal FP 2030 et Ambassadeur Sayanapress auto-injection, Ayant travaillé depuis 1993 au profit de la communauté au sein de l’ONG ASOS dont il est actuellement le directeur exécutif. A toujours mené des actions en faveur de la Nutrition, de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles, de la Santé des jeunes de la mère et des enfants, entre autre de l’Environnement,… avec des approches où les communautés sont aux centres.