Conference abstract
Visionary leadership and building resilient medical teams in achieving universal health coverage in Tanzania
Pan African Medical Journal - Conference Proceedings. 2024:21(30).29
Apr 2024.
doi: 10.11604/pamj-cp.2024.21.30.2361
Archived on: 29 Apr 2024
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Keywords: Leadership and universal health coverage, medical teams, Tanzania
Oral presentation
Visionary leadership and building resilient medical teams in achieving universal health coverage in Tanzania
Matilda Kokwikiliza Basinda1,&, Gladness Xavier Tilweselekwa1
1School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Mwanza, Tanzania
&Corresponding author
Introduction: visionary leadership in healthcare is crucial for navigating complex challenges and achieving universal health coverage (UHC). In Tanzania, where healthcare access remains challenging, building resilient medical teams is essential for advancing UHC goals as it fosters a collective strength that enables medical teams to adapt, innovate, and thrive in facing uncertainties. The dynamic and diverse field of healthcare is always changing as a result of societal shifts, technological advances, and increasing patient demands; due to this continuous transformation, visionary leadership is essential in motivating change, encouraging innovation, and bringing about beneficial changes in the healthcare industry, thus achieving the UHC.
Methods: this study employs an intensive literature review approach to gather and analyze relevant scholarly articles, reports, policy documents, and case studies related to visionary leadership, resilience in healthcare teams, and UHC implementation in Tanzania. The review encompasses studies on leadership theories, healthcare management practices, and team dynamics relevant to the Tanzanian context.
Results: visionary leadership emerged as a key driver in promoting innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning within healthcare institutions. Resilient medical teams, characterized by adaptability, effective communication, and a patient-centered approach that enhances the quality and accessibility of healthcare services, were found to significantly contribute to the delivery of quality care and the achievement of UHC objectives.
Conclusion: visionary leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering resilient medical teams, which are essential for achieving universal health coverage in Tanzania. By prioritizing leadership development and promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation, healthcare institution can enhance their capacity to address the diverse healthcare needs of the population.
Visionary leadership and building resilient medical teams in achieving universal health coverage in Tanzania
Matilda Kokwikiliza Basinda1,&, Gladness Xavier Tilweselekwa1
1School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Mwanza, Tanzania
&Corresponding author
Introduction: visionary leadership in healthcare is crucial for navigating complex challenges and achieving universal health coverage (UHC). In Tanzania, where healthcare access remains challenging, building resilient medical teams is essential for advancing UHC goals as it fosters a collective strength that enables medical teams to adapt, innovate, and thrive in facing uncertainties. The dynamic and diverse field of healthcare is always changing as a result of societal shifts, technological advances, and increasing patient demands; due to this continuous transformation, visionary leadership is essential in motivating change, encouraging innovation, and bringing about beneficial changes in the healthcare industry, thus achieving the UHC.
Methods: this study employs an intensive literature review approach to gather and analyze relevant scholarly articles, reports, policy documents, and case studies related to visionary leadership, resilience in healthcare teams, and UHC implementation in Tanzania. The review encompasses studies on leadership theories, healthcare management practices, and team dynamics relevant to the Tanzanian context.
Results: visionary leadership emerged as a key driver in promoting innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning within healthcare institutions. Resilient medical teams, characterized by adaptability, effective communication, and a patient-centered approach that enhances the quality and accessibility of healthcare services, were found to significantly contribute to the delivery of quality care and the achievement of UHC objectives.
Conclusion: visionary leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering resilient medical teams, which are essential for achieving universal health coverage in Tanzania. By prioritizing leadership development and promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation, healthcare institution can enhance their capacity to address the diverse healthcare needs of the population.
