Revolutionizing Primary Healthcare in Africa: Empowering Youth through the Heckling Model of Health Systems Engineering and Innovation.
Publication Date: 19/06/2024
Author(s): Lucy W. Kivuti-Bitok (Ph.D.).
Volume/Issue: Volume 7 , Issue 2 (2024)
Abstract:
This perspective hypothesizes the Health Entrepreneurship Compensation of Knowledge and Innovations among the Next Generation (HECKLING) model, which aims to kickstart a dialogue and delve into research in utilizing the skills, innovation, and vast youth population in Africa to generate employment opportunities in complementing community Health Promoters/volunteers. The proposed entrepreneur model fosters a holistic approach to sustainable flower farming by integrating healthcare, environmental responsibility, community engagement, and economic growth. It creates a symbiotic relationship between flower farms, healthcare providers, volunteers, manufacturing companies, and research institutions, paving the way for a resilient and thriving community ecosystem. By harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence, the model seeks to enhance health outcomes within communities The model proposes integrating health systems engineering concepts into the virtual healthcare hubs and virtual digital tray centers aligning with the principles of primary healthcare, preventive medicine, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. It acknowledges operational efficiency and ensures the long-term sustainability of community health initiatives which have the potential to compensate community health volunteers consummately. By applying the concept of carbon credits to preventive and health promotion efforts, the model could create new opportunities to incentivize and reward individuals and organizations for their contributions to improving public health reducing healthcare costs, and promoting community development. Integrating health systems engineering concepts into the virtual healthcare hubs and virtual digital tray centers aligns with the principles of primary healthcare, preventive medicine, entrepreneurship, and sustainability
Keywords:
Community health volunteers, Compensation, HECKLING, Innovation, Digital trays, Virtual health care hubs.
