Dear HIFA colleagues,
In a previous message we asked 'What tools are available to help policymakers contextualise the WHO guidance on Maintaining essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic?'
https://www.hifa.org/dgroups-rss/ehs-covid-241-what-are-essential-health...
We haven't yet heard any examples of such tools, nor examples of how the WHO guidance has been put into practice. If you are aware of such examples, please share: hifa@hifaforums.org
This is important for many reasons, not least that the current guidance is described as 'interim', indicating that it will be updated and revised in accordance not only with new evidence, but also informed by the inputs of those (us and others) who use and apply the guidance. Does the guidance address the necessary issues adequately? Is it practical and pragmatic? Can the guidance be readily contextualiosed for use at country, subnational or facility level?
I look forward to your feedback.
Best wishes, Neil
Neil Pakenham-Walsh, HIFA Coordinator, neil@hifa.org www.hifa.org
