Webinar #95 Doug Fountain - Strengthening Health Systems

Recorded on 10 March 2022 for ICMDA Webinars. Health System Strengthening (HSS) is the banner and rally cry for building resilience and improving timely access to quality health services for those most in need. In this webinar, we will review definitions of HSS; outline critical processes used by donors, partners, and authorities; and build a shared vision of success based on impact and scale. We will identify how Christians offer unique value to HSS efforts due to our scale, our unique voice for holistic health, and our ability to integrate the church and community with the work of health facilities. We will draw from Nehemiah’s experience rebuilding Jerusalem for inspiration. Doug Fountain is Executive Director for Christian Connections for International Health, a global network who work to advance health and wholeness. Previously, Doug was Vice President for Strategy & Impact, Medical Teams International (MTI); served in mission at Uganda Christian University; helped a reforestation program with the Tanzanian Anglican church; conducted research in mental health & substance abuse services in the US; and was an early advisor to the Christian Journal for Global Health. Doug holds an MPA from the University of North Carolina and a BS in Political Science & Economics from the University of Oregon. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife.