Project Title: Delivery of Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and Essential Package of Hospital Services (EPHS) with High Impact Value Added Interventions (HIVA)
Project Overview: This project aims to provide equitable and uninterrupted access to essential health services in the Herat province of Afghanistan, focusing on maternal and child health through the implementation of the BPHS and EPHS, alongside high-impact value-added interventions to improve overall health outcomes.
Objectives:
- Management of equitable and uninterrupted delivery of quality BPHS services through primary healthcare facilities including district hospitals.
- Management of equitable and uninterrupted delivery of quality EPHS services through provincial and regional hospitals.
- Management of provision of high-impact value-added interventions (HIVA) at all BPHS and EPHS facilities and target communities.
Target Audience: The intended beneficiaries include vulnerable populations in Herat province, particularly women, newborns, and children who require essential health services and nutritional support.
Key Activities:
- Provision of high-quality antenatal care (ANC), institutional delivery, postnatal care (PNC), and newborn care services through health facilities.
- Community engagement and training of healthcare workers to ensure sustainable delivery of health services.
- Conducting health outreach activities to raise awareness about services available and the rights of patients.
Timeline:
- Start Date: 01 September 2024
- End Date: 30 June 2025
Key Milestones:
- Establishment of provincial office and recruitment of staff.
- Review and finalization of project work plan and monitoring plans.
- Launch of health outreach and awareness programs.
Expected Outcomes:
- Improved access to core health services, resulting in enhanced health outcomes for mothers and children.
- Strengthened community health structures leading to greater sustainability and empowerment in health service delivery.