Dear Systems for Health Working Group,

This Systems for Health Technical Bulletin features a curated selection of publications, tools, and learning opportunities focused on building stronger, more resilient, equitable, and people-centered systems for health. Sourced from leading journals and global health organizations, these resources support practitioners, program teams, and policymakers in strengthening primary health care, service delivery, health workforce capacity, governance and leadership, community engagement, and evidence-informed approaches to improve health outcomes for communities worldwide.

Technical Resources

CORE Group | Social Accountability Resource Hub

CORE Group’s Social Accountability Resource Hub provides practitioners with practical tools, resources, and evidence to strengthen community engagement and accountability within health systems. The repository highlights approaches that support two-way communication between communities, civil society, service providers, and government actors, helping improve responsiveness, quality of care, access to services, and community participation in health systems.

Children International | Enhancing Service Quality and Empowerment in Government Clinics Through Continuous Quality Improvement of Community Score Cards: A Case Study From the Dominican Republic

This case study examines how Community Score Cards were used across government-run clinics in the Dominican Republic to strengthen social accountability, community engagement, and service quality. It highlights how continuous monitoring, community-provider dialogue, and locally actionable data can empower communities, improve perceptions of care, and contribute to stronger and more responsive primary health care services.

World Health Organization | Implementing the Primary Health Care Approach: A Primer

This primer provides practical guidance for policymakers, health system planners, and implementers working to strengthen health systems through a primary health care approach. Drawing on evidence and country experiences, it outlines key considerations and actions for advancing integrated health services, multisectoral policy and action, and empowered people and communities, while supporting progress toward universal health coverage and more equitable and resilient health systems.

PATH | Integration Primer: Pragmatic Considerations for Advancing Integrated Systems and Services to Strengthen Primary Health Care

This refreshed primer provides practical guidance and tools for policymakers, health system planners, implementers, advocates, and donors working to advance integrated, people-centered primary health care. It offers considerations for preparing, designing, implementing, and monitoring integrated systems and services, helping countries strengthen primary health care and accelerate progress toward universal health coverage.

UNICEF Tanzania | Strengthening Primary Health Care in Tanzania Through Evidence-Informed Implementation

This roadmap provides practical guidance for integrating implementation research and evidence-informed practices into Tanzania’s primary health care system. Developed through stakeholder engagement, it identifies strategic entry points across health system levels to help translate evidence into action, strengthen collaboration between researchers and implementers, build capacity, and improve the quality, equity, and effectiveness of primary health care services.

Upcoming Events

18th World Congress on Public Health

September 6–9, 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa

The 18th World Congress on Public Health will bring together public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners under the theme “Health Without Borders: Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability.” The program will explore key priorities, including primary health care, the health workforce, health systems strengthening, health equity, and sustainable health systems.

World Health Summit 2026

October 11–13, 2026 | Berlin, Germany & Virtual

Under the theme “From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health,” the World Health Summit 2026 will bring together leaders from across sectors to explore innovative solutions for building more equitable, resilient, and future-ready health systems. Discussions will address key global health priorities, including health system governance, financing, service delivery, and resilience.

9th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR2026)

December 7–9, 2026 | Cairo, Egypt

Under the theme “Future-Focused Health Systems in a Changing World,” HSR2026 will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and health system leaders to share evidence and solutions for strengthening health systems. Key areas include governance and financing, partnerships, digital technologies, participation, and health system performance.