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February 2014 | Volume 2 | Issue 1 Some highlights from this issue: * Can cell phones transform the role of CHWs in the health system? * Can the levonorgestrel intrauterine system be successfully introduced through mobile outreach in sub-Saharan Africa? * How can we improve malaria in pregnancy programs? * Can non-physicians safely perform adult medical male circumcision? * How did Marie Stopes International scale up delivery of contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa? * What was the impact on the health system of a meningococcal vaccine campaign? Visit the *GHSP website* [ http://www.ghspjournal.org/ ] to read and comment on the articles, and subscribe to receive alerts when new articles and issues are published. View highlighted articles by topic below or the entire *current issue* [ http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/current ] online. EDITORIALS Cell phones and CHWs: a transformational marriage? [ http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/2/1/1.full ] Mobile phones can be transformative for community health workers (CHWs) in enhancing their influence and status and helping to solve practical problems. While formal intervention research can help advance mHealth application, most progress will come through a “diffusion of innovation” process. View more editorials » [ http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/current ] COMMENTARIES The imperative for health promotion in universal health coverage [ http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/2/1/10.full ] Health promotion and disease prevention have huge impact on health, yet given low priority, risk being overlooked in universal health coverage efforts. To effectively prioritize promotion and prevention, strong cadres of personnel are needed with expertise in legislation and health policy, social and behavior change communication, prevention and community health, health journalism, environmental health, and multisectoral health promotion. "Gloria Coe, Joy de Beyer" View more commentaries » [ http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/current ] ORIGINAL ARTICLES Scaling up delivery of contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa: operational experiences of Marie Stopes International [ http://dx.doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00116 ] Between 2008 and 2012, Marie Stopes International (MSI) provided 1.7 million contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a comprehensive method mix, primarily through mobile outreach using dedicated MSI providers and also through social franchising and MSI-run clinics. Large-scale access, quality, and informed choice were key elements of MSI’s strategy. "Susan Duvall, Sarah Thurston, Michelle Weinberger, Olivia Nuccio, Nomi Fuchs-Montgomery" Moving malaria in pregnancy programs from neglect to priority: experience from Malawi, Senegal, and Zambia [ http://dx.doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00136 ] Program areas that were generally working well in malaria in pregnancy programs (MIP) included: (1) integration of MIP interventions into antenatal care; (2) development of up-to-date policies; (3) active involvement of communities; and (4) development of capacity-building materials for training. Challenges remain in the areas of: (1) commodities; (2) quality assurance; (3) monitoring and evaluation; and (4) financing. "Elaine Roman, Michelle Wallon, William Brieger, Aimee Dickerson, Barbara Rawlins, Koki Agarwal" Safety of adult medical male circumcision performed by non-physician clinicians in Kenya: a prospective cohort study [ http://dx.doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00120 ] Trained, experienced nurses and clinical officers provided safe voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in public health facilities in Nyanza Province, Kenya, as evidenced by the low 2% adverse event rate (most commonly, excess swelling). Task shifting for male circumcision can improve access to quality VMMC services. "Vera Frajzyngier, George Odingo, Mark Barone, Paul Perchal, Melinda Pavin" View more original articles » [ http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/current ] RESOURCES mHealth resources to strengthen capacity of health programs [ http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/2/1/130.full ] A suite of resources provides implementation guidance for mHealth initiatives, particularly in less developed countries. The suite includes an eLearning course, online guide, evidence database, and a High-Impact Practices brief, along with the mHealth Working Group and website. "Kelly L’Engle, Laura Raney, Margaret D’Adamo" "GHSP is supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development and published by the Knowledge for Health project at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs in collaboration with the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. " Learn more about "GHSP "on its website: www.ghspjournal.org [ http://www.ghspjournal.org/ ]. " Photo source: mHealth Tanzania Partnership" [ http://www.twitter.com/USAIDGH ]