The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive guide aimed at enhancing the quality of health services for mothers, newborns, children and adolescents. Titled Measuring and Monitoring Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Services, this resource is designed to assist healthcare professionals and policymakers in evaluating and improving care standards.
The guide offers practical strategies for selecting appropriate quality indicators, assessing health information systems and analyzing data to drive improvements in care delivery. It emphasizes the importance of using tailored indicators that align with specific health outcomes and processes, ensuring that quality improvement initiatives are both effective and context specific.
Accompanying the guide is a health information system landscape assessment tool, which aids in identifying gaps and opportunities within existing healthcare infrastructures. By leveraging these tools, countries can better track progress and implement targeted interventions to enhance service quality.
This initiative aligns with WHO’s broader commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reducing maternal and child mortality and promoting universal health coverage.
By providing actionable insights and resources, the guide aims to empower stakeholders at all levels to deliver high-quality, equitable healthcare services.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice or official guidance from the World Health Organization. Readers are encouraged to consult healthcare professionals and visit the official WHO website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
