JSI International Bulletin, June 2022, Issue 5

Building Healthy Cities: Project Accomplishments and Learning Exhibition
Over five years, the USAID-funded Building Healthy Cities project refocused city policies, planning, and services with a health equity lens and improved data-driven decision making for five Smart Cities in Asia. Register to join the end-of-project event on July 29th.

Landscape Analysis on Adolescent Insights in HCD+ASRH Programming
JSI and inSupply’s HCDExchange launched two new sector resources examining the current landscape of insights generated through human-centered design (HCD) in adolescent sexual reproductive health programming. The landscape analysis addresses gaps in documentation and curated learning on the application of HCD to adolescent sexual reproductive health. The reports contribute to advancing learning in the sector and guide practice and future investment. Learn more.

Growth Monitoring and Promotion in Three Districts of Nepal: A Case Study Narrative
USAID Advancing Nutrition published a case study narrative examining implementation of and opportunities for growth monitoring and promotion in three districts in Nepal—Sindhupalchowk, Jajarkot, and Kailali. The case study also identified good practices that can be used to foster healthy child growth and development. Other countries committed to helping children reach their physical and cognitive potential can learn from the findings and challenges highlighted in the study. Learn more.

Partner- and Family-Based Index Testing
JSI launched a new online course on partner- and family-based index testing for HIV. It is designed for providers, managers, and supervisors working in health facilities and community HIV testing service settings. The e-course is based on technical content from the WHO, PEPFAR, CDC, USAID, and UNAIDS, and it covers the benefits of index testing, procedures for delivering assisted partner notification, and standards for document index testing services. Learn more.