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May 23, 2025

Persistent Inequalities Undermine Progress in Family Planning Access in Ghana, According to New Study Coauthored by ICEH

While the use of modern family planning methods has increased in Ghana over the past decade, a new study published in BMC Public Health reveals that women who are poorer, less educated, or living in the Northern region continue to face substantial barriers to access. The research, coauthored by Cauane Blumenberg from the International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH), shows that the demand for family planning satisfied by modern methods (mDFPS) rose from 33% in 2013 to 49.5% in 2022—but

May 09, 2025

ICEH to Contribute to Vaccine Equity Through Capacity-Building Workshop in Senegal

The International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH) contributed its expertise to the second edition of the Analytical Workshop on Immunization Coverage and Inequalities, held from April 28 to May 2 in Dakar, Senegal, as part of the Countdown to 2030 initiative. Supported by GAVI - the Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organization, and UNICEF, the event brought together researchers from 26 countries to strengthen analytical capacities in assessing immunization coverage in Sub-Saharan Africa. Du

April 16, 2025

Countdown to 2030: New Lancet Report Highlights Progress and Inequities in Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health, with Key Contributions from ICEH

The International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH) stands out among the contributors to the Countdown to 2030 report, published by The Lancet this week, which tracks global progress in health and nutrition for women, children, and adolescents, with a special focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. The 2025 edition delivers a detailed analysis of achievements and unresolved issues, underlining the central role of equity and service quality in health outcomes. ICEH’s Professor Aluisio J.D. Barros

March 31, 2025

A Novel Maternal and Newborn Health Composite Indicator Using National Health Surveys from Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Validation and Association with Infant Mortality

A recent study presents the Maternal and Newborn Health Composite Indicator (MNHci), a novel tool designed to measure the co-coverage of essential maternal and newborn health (MNH) interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Using national survey data from 97 LMICs, the study examined the distribution of the MNHci, its association with neonatal and post-neonatal mortality, and socioeconomic inequalities based on household wealth and place of residence. The MNHci is based on thr

March 20, 2025

ICEH Researcher Leads Training on Health Data Analysis in Kenya

ICEH’s Fernando Cesar Wehrmeister is playing a key role in the technical training meeting "Strengthening the Analysis and Use of Health Information System (HIS) Data for Subnational Institutions." The event, organized by Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA), is being held from March 17 to 23, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. The high-level training aims to strengthen the capacity of subnational institutions across Africa to analyze and use HIS data effectively, fosteri

February 14, 2025

Luisa Arroyave participates in the Harvard-Brazil Collaborative Public Health Field Course 2025

From January 6 to 24, 2025, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health took place in the city of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. This program brought together students, researchers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to engage in critical discussions on public health challenges and innovative solutions. The course hosted 30 participants, including 15 selected students from Harvard and 15 Brazilian participants. Among the selected participants was Luisa Ar

February 14, 2025

Updated Equity Profiles Presented at Countdown to 2030-PMNCH Webinar

Professor Aluisio Barros, representing the International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH), participated in the Capacity Development Webinar: How to Use the Countdown Country Profiles for Advocacy and Accountability on February 6, 2025. The event brought together health professionals and experts to showcase the latest versions of the Countdown Equity, RMNCAH&N, and Early Childhood Development Country Profiles, focusing on improving global health outcomes for women, children, and adolescents

December 11, 2024

ICEH Researchers Contribute to Publication on Health Inequalities in African Cities

Researchers from the International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH) have published two articles in the Journal of Urban Health supplement, which compiles studies on health inequalities in cities across the African continent. Both ICEH articles used data from the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) in from Sub-Saharan African countries, a region where over 430 million people are estimated to live. Additionally, the urban population growth rate i

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