On 18th-19th July, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and quality improvement specialists from 9 African countries gathered for the ACQUIRE QI Leadership Forum in Nairobi, Kenya.
In healthcare, the pursuit of quality improvement (QI) is not just a strategic decision but a critical component of patient care. Yet, as many professionals know, without the buy-in from top management, implementing and succeeding in QI initiatives can be challenging. At the heart of driving these improvements is a
By Dr Lydia Okutoyi Even though erring is human, no patient should be harmed when visiting a hospital or a clinic to seek medical treatment. Available global data shows that 1 in every 10 patients is harmed in healthcare and more than 3 million deaths occur annually due to unsafe care,
By Dr. Mary Adam and Dr. Jackline Oluoch Aridi Last month the curtains came down on the inaugural African Consortium for Quality Improvement in Frontline Healthcare Research (ACQUIRE)’s Leadership Forum in Nairobi. Themed ‘Building Quality Improvement into Africa’s Health System Agenda,’ the meeting acknowledged that several African countries face challenges
