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Alternative Title:
Afr J Midwifery Womens Health
Personal Author:
McCarthy, Carey F ; Zuber, Alexandra ; Kelley, Maureen A ; Verani, Andre R ; Riley, Patricia L
McCarthy, Carey F ; Zuber, Alexandra ; Kelley, Maureen A ; Verani, Andre R ; Riley, Patricia L Less -
Description:
Background

The African Health Profession Regulatory Collaborative (ARC) for nurses and midwives was created in response to the increasing reliance on shifting HIV tasks to nurses and midwives without the necessary regulation supporting this enhanced professional role. ARC

Approach

The ARC initiative comprises regional meetings, technical assistance, and regulatory improvement grants which enhance HIV service delivery by nurses and midwives, and systematic evaluation of project impact.

Results

Eight of 11 countries funded by ARC advanced a full stage in regulatory capacity during their 1-year project period. Countries in ARC also demonstrated increased capacity in project management and proposal writing.

Discussion

The progress of country teams thus far suggests ARC is a successful model for regulation strengthening and capacity building, as well as presenting a novel approach for sustainability and country ownership. The ARC platform has been a successful vehicle for regional harmonisation of updated regulations and promises to help facilitate the enhancement of HIV service delivery by nurses and midwives.


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Afr J Midwifery Womens Health. 8(sup2):4-5
Pubmed ID:
27066113
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4826056
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHSUnited States/
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CDC Public Access
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