Salina Bakshi

TL;DR: Most countries in sub–Saharan Africa now report implementing CCM for pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria, or “iCCM”, so a focus on implementation is now required, including monitoring and evaluation of performance, quality and impact.

TL;DR: In this article, a cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative survey amongst technical officers in Ministries of Health and UNICEF offices in sub-Saharan Africa was conducted to provide an overview of the status in 2013 of CCM policy and implementation.

TL;DR: The nature of traditional treatment for diarrhea and fever in Sierra Leone is described and herbalists are described as trusted with remedies that are seen to be appropriate due to the perceived cause of illness and due to barriers to seeking care from government providers.

TL;DR: Current trends in policy and financing ofiCCM in sub–Saharan Africa are reviewed to highlight two key issues: sustainable financing of iCCM, particularly from domestic sources, and the integration of i CCM in national health systems.

TL;DR: Through the implementation and evaluation of the HRSJ Scholars Program, an innovative model for social justice education; the enduring effect of service-learning experiences on participants' knowledge, skills, and attitudes; and the potential to increase community capacity for improved health through a collaborative educational model are demonstrated.