Vision: Stakeholders to Christian health assets will have better information about Christian health asset data and the nature of those services, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The Christian Health Asset Mapping Consortium is a voluntary association of organizations that will work to address urgent needs for information on-and help improve quality of data about-the Christian health asset landscape. As we succeed, this data can fuel advocacy, research and learning, and innovative partnerships.ĭata and mapping on Christian health assets will be useful to the following audiences: policymakers who seek to plan for health systems donors who seek to support Christian health services church structures that need to understand their own role in health services partners who seek to understand collaboration opportunities and researchers who wish to study and evaluate health services and innovations. We can improve the quality of data and reporting about Christian health services in national and global data. We can generate learning (both peer-to-peer sharing and expert-led training). The opportunity now is to improve access to timely and accurate information about Christian health assets in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC). Networks of facilities and programs, such as the Christian Health Associations.Congregational or Other Church-run Health Programs.The following graphic demonstrates visually the Christian Health Assets Landscape. These assets include organizations that directly serve populations as well as those organizations that train or support direct service providers. Christian Health Assets LandscapeĪ comprehensive data and mapping strategy is needed to accurately reflect the breadth and complexity of Christian health assets. Unfortunately, a lack of data about these facilities, community programs, training institutions and drug distribution networks leads to undercounting of Christian health assets and exclusion from planning, partnerships, and research. There is a pressing need for more information about Christian health services’ scope, location, and nature, and ways to efficiently contact local and global Christian health organizations for partnerships. As such, they are valuable partners and essential elements of local and international health strategies. They reflect the health ministry of the global church. A Challenge Facing Christian Health ServicesĬhristian organizations provide a substantial share of health services in health facilities, community-based programs, and churches. International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA)ĬCIH will also serve as the secretariat for the Consortium.Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH).Catholic Health Association (US) International Outreach (CHA-US).Africa Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP).The Christian Health Asset Mapping Consortium is a voluntary association of organizations that will work to address urgent needs for information on, and help improve the quality of data about, the Christian health asset landscape. About the Consortium About the Consortium
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