An Analysis of Need Base Reforms in Madrassa System Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | Chapter 1 | Research Highlights in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 1

 This study aims to determine how these madrassas contribute to the education of both adult females and senior women. One advantage of these madaris is that they offer a standardised curriculum and educational structure. All students, regardless of origin, status, or age, have access to education in these institutions, regardless of wealth, ethnicity (Pashtun or Panjabi), or age. and even ready to cover tuition if need. Since the majority of students, parents, and madrassa teachers believe that madrassa education is especially beneficial for girls and that it also improves girls' decency and helps them achieve the most desirable marital status in Islamic society—better marital status—a large number of wealthy and middle-class families sent their daughters to madrasas. The teachers of home madrassas have raised alarm about these independently operating madrassas, which have only recently started. In the majority of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's rural districts, the number of home madrassas has recently grown considerably. The towns and cities where these madrassas are located benefit greatly from the services provided by them. By offering fundamental religious instruction and a gathering place for people who are ordinarily limited to four walls of the house, these madrassas offer a glimmer of hope for girls who are not permitted to attend schools and for illiterate women. Most of these madrassas run independently of any political, religious, or governmental entity, are devoid of extremism, sectarianism, or fundamentalism, and only concentrate on religious instruction.

Author(s) Details:

Hamida Zafar,
Department of Education, Jinah University for Women, Sindh, Pakistan.

Mahnaz Aslam,
Education University of Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan.

Shazia Chachar Khan,
National University of Modern Language, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Roles, Functions and Challenges of Hospital Management Committees in Busia County, Kenya | Chapter 15 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 9

The health sector was reformatted in 2009 by Kenya's Ministry of Health with the goal of enhancing and promoting public health. It established the Hospital Management Services Fund, which would be run by Hospital Management Committees at the site level (HMCs). Since the devolution of healthcare took place in 2016 and the HMCs were created at the county level, Busia County has not carried out a performance evaluation of them. Devolution's primary objectives in Kenya include, among other things, fostering social and economic growth and offering nearby, conveniently available services. With an eye on Kenya and other African contexts, we assessed the HMCs' selection criteria, orientation, induction, and performance in Busia. Data was gathered from every HMC member at six level 4 and one level 5 hospitals through focus group discussions and key informant interviews. Documents gathered at both the institution and county levels were properly analysed and utilised. All seven hospitals under review did not completely adhere to the National Guidelines. Three hospitals (or 43% of the total) submitted names of candidates with educational backgrounds below the required O level certification. A further 33 percent (43 percent) discriminated against minorities and those with disabilities, breaking Kenya's 2010 Constitution. The report indicates extensive errors that were made throughout the hiring process, leading to stress and annoyance among HMC members, employees, and those living nearby the hospitals. Last but not least, because the proposed HMC members have not yet been appointed, facilitated, or gazetted. They are unable to fulfil their duties and commitments legally.

Author (s) Details:

William N. Okedi,
Department of Public Health and Behavioural Sciences, Alupe University College, Busia, Kenya.

Ferdinard Adungo,
Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/ETDHR-V9/article/view/7453