Child and adolescent survival, health and development
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The immunization is fundamental for the prevention of diseases |
Despite significant advances made in reducing the rates of maternal and infant mortality in Bolivia, these rates continue to be among the highest in Latin America, particularly in terms of neonatal death. High levels of malnutrition in children under age two and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS remains a challenge, especially among adolescents, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
This component will contribute to better levels of health and nutrition in children, adolescents and women through:
- Reduced malnutrition, from 25 percent to 18 per cent in children under five, and a reduction of anemia prevalence in women to 25 per cent.
- Reduced risk of maternal mortality (from 230 to 160 deaths per 100,000 live births), peri-natal deaths (from 27 to 20 deaths per 1,000 live births) and infant deaths, and improved birth registration.
- Diminished risk of infant communicable diseases (all municipalities with coverage of at least 85 percent for the expanded programme on immunization).
- Healthy attitudes and practices for preventing transmittable illnesses, especially STIs and HIV/AIDS, among adolescents and youth and their families. These efforts will also require, through technical and financial support from UNICEF and other development partners, that the population, especially indigenous peoples, enjoys full access to the existing universal health insurance scheme and to quality and culturally sensitive health care that also responds to gender-based violence.
The programme will also strengthen national and departmental capacities for health sector response and preparedness during emergencies and disasters.
