The role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in healthcare delivery system: A case study of child immunisation in Kabarole district, Uganda

Kankya, Clovice; Akandinda, Annah; Rwabukwali, Charles B.

doi:10.4236/health.2013.58174

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“…In Uganda, there has been tremendous growth in the number of NGOs and they have been prominent in complementing government efforts because their roles are immense in both service delivery and the development of democracy in the country, especially in addressing the problem of poverty and underdevelopment as manifested in poor health indicators (Kankya, Akandinda & Rwabukwali, 2013). It was added that faith-based or religious non-governmental organisations have a long history of health service provision in Uganda, although some others featuring lately to make their impact felt in healthcare schemes.…”

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Non-Governmental Organisations and Health Service Delivery in The Gambia: A Case Study of The Hands-On-Care Clinic

Sillah¹,

Adesopo

2022

East Afr. j. health sci.

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This study mainly assessed the performance of the Hands-on-Care (HoC) Clinic, a Non-Governmental Organisation, in sexual and reproductive health service delivery in The Gambia and identified the challenges being faced by the organisation. Both primary and secondary data were used for this study. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire, in-depth interviews, and Participant Observation. The staff and patients of HoC Clinic and the two support societies were targeted for the study. The results of the study revealed that NGOs play vital roles in the delivery of health services. HoC Clinic has made and continues to make significant contributions to the sexual and reproductive health of The Gambia. The results also showed that it contributes individually and collectively in a participatory manner to improving the quality of life of all Gambians and non-Gambians alike. Based on the cumulative responses of staff, patients, and support societies and in consultation with relevant institutional documents, it could be observed that the institution continues to perform extremely well in the provision of sexual and reproductive health services to the people despite challenges in terms of human and material resources as alluded to by many respondents during the study. The performance of the institution was said to have been hindered by a poor commitment from the government, high reliance on donors, limited funding from other partners, and an unstable political environment, among others. The study concluded that NGOs play important roles in health service delivery, especially in developing countries where the government lacks the power to do all for its citizens. This makes them indispensable to the development of a country as they fill the gap the government is unable to fill.

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Non-Governmental Organisations and Health Service Delivery in The Gambia: A Case Study of The Hands-On-Care Clinic

Sillah¹,

Adesopo

2022

East Afr. j. health sci.

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“…They usually operate as an independent entity, granting them adjustable and contextual flexibility when working for the communities during the COVID-19 crisis. With having appropriate institutional support and already being trusted partners of the communities through cross sectoral intervention and integrated approaches, they harbor incredible potential in fulfilling this role [ 22 – 24 ].…”

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Rebuilding Trust on Routine Immunization in Era of COVID-19 Fear–Role that Civil Society Organizations can Play Hands-in-Hand with Immunization Program

Muhammad¹,

Ahmad

Tariq

et al. 2021

Public Health Rev

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“…CSOs in health's role are advocacy, participating, and collaborating with government and society in the health system [9]. The role of CSOs in health development has been scrutinized in various countries [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14]. Research has been carried out related to advocacy, decisionmaking, and implementing health programs in diseases such as HIV and children's health.…”

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Preventing and Controlling Pneumonia among Under-Five Children: A Qualitative Study of Civil Society Organizations’ Roles in West Java and East Nusa Tenggara

Agustina

Widiasih

Rusyidi

et al. 2021

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: Pneumonia is the leading cause of under-five children mortality in the world, including in Indonesia. Various programs were developed both nationally and internationally to overcome this disease. One of the programs is cross-sectorial collaboration and community involvement as part of pneumonia prevention and control programs, including the involvement of civil society organizations (CSO). However, the limited research has explored through the role of CSO in this program. AIM: This study aimed to explore the roles of CSO in preventing and controlling the childhood pneumonia. METHODS: This qualitative descriptive study interviewed 15 participants who were representatives of CSO in West Java and East Nusa Tenggara. These CSO have focused on health activities programs. In-depth interviews were conducted using semi-structured interview guides. Data were analyzed using the comparative analysis technique for qualitative descriptive research. RESULTS: Three main themes have been found from the data analysis, including community empowerment and integrated actions to prevent childhood pneumonia, providing pneumonia services and advocacies to overcome childhood pneumonia, and the expectation versus challenges of CSO. The three themes showed that CSO have significant roles in various aspects of the prevention and control programs of under-five pneumonia. CONCLUSION: Various roles have been done by CSO. However, several functions were not performed optimally. Further research that was analyzing factors the influence CSO’s roles is needed as fundamental information to develop strategies in improving the functions of civil society organizations in childhood pneumonia.

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The role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in healthcare delivery system: A case study of child immunisation in Kabarole district, Uganda

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Non-Governmental Organisations and Health Service Delivery in The Gambia: A Case Study of The Hands-On-Care Clinic

Non-Governmental Organisations and Health Service Delivery in The Gambia: A Case Study of The Hands-On-Care Clinic

Rebuilding Trust on Routine Immunization in Era of COVID-19 Fear–Role that Civil Society Organizations can Play Hands-in-Hand with Immunization Program

Preventing and Controlling Pneumonia among Under-Five Children: A Qualitative Study of Civil Society Organizations’ Roles in West Java and East Nusa Tenggara

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