This page is a home for project updates, stories from the field, and insights into how we're working to deliver more for mothers, families, and communities.
The Pulse Q1 - January 2025
This edition of The Pulse brings you key updates on our continued progress and upcoming initiatives in maternal care, with a focus on Ethiopia, Tanzania, and other regions. Highlighted in this issue are the challenges surrounding maternal care, the importance of Zero Separation, and the transformative impact of our work across these countries. Explore the latest updates on our ongoing projects and dissemination efforts, which are shaping the future of healthcare facility design.
Exploring Zero Separation in Tanzania and Ethiopia
Zero separation is an emerging care practice, IHI and MASS Design Group traveled to Tanzania and Ethiopia in December 2024. The purpose of these trips was to gain deeper insights into the implementation of iKMC (immediate Kangaroo Mother Care) and Zero Separation in these two country settings.
Developing Design Principles for Group Antenatal Care (G-ANC)
Group Antenatal Care has emerged as a promising alternative, offering the potential to improve both the quality and accessibility of care in resource-constrained settings. To support this approach, IHI and MASS Design Group partnered with Jhpiego to create design principles for Group Antenatal Care (G-ANC) and develop fundraising materials for a G-ANC space at Kangundo Sub-County Hospital, specifically tailored to the hospital’s site conditions.
Capturing Mother Stories in Kenya
In the first part of our two-part short documentary, we follow the birth journeys of mothers in Kenyan healthcare facilities, offering a glimpse into the challenges many face. While birth is a universal experience, the quality of care can differ significantly across the globe. This documentary highlights the work of Jacaranda Health in Service Delivery Redesign, illustrating their ongoing efforts to improve healthcare outcomes through a human-centred design approach.
Designing Healthcare Spaces to Transform Quality of Care
Learn how the design of healthcare facilities influences patient experience, clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and climate resilience. Jointly hosted by WHO and ISQua, this webinar explores the intersection of quality care, health-seeking behaviours, and climate-conscious design. Featuring case studies from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Kenya, the webinar highlights the vital role of infrastructure in delivering equitable, sustainable, and effective healthcare.
The Pulse Q3 – September 2024
The Q2 edition of The Pulse highlights transformative strides in maternal and newborn healthcare across Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Key updates include work in Kenya, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia. This issue also explores the global standardisation of healthcare spaces and the launch of the Delivering More Toolkit, a practical guide for designing equitable, patient-centred facilities. Dive into case studies, webinar recaps, and upcoming events shaping the future of healthcare design.
SDR CoP - Intersection of Healthcare Quality and Physical Environment Design
Learn how the design of healthcare facilities influences patient experience, clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and climate resilience. Jointly hosted by WHO and ISQua, this webinar explores the intersection of quality care, health-seeking behaviours, and climate-conscious design. Featuring case studies from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Kenya, the webinar highlights the vital role of infrastructure in delivering equitable, sustainable, and effective healthcare.
