ACT-A Results (Y1)

East Asia and the Pacific Region (EAPRO)

Cambodia
Contribution	$1,150,000
Targeted Population	359,000 people across three target provinces: Kratie, Ratanakiri, and Takeo.
Summary	UNICEF's efforts focused on enhancing neonatal and newborn care, infection prevention and control, and WASH services. Sustainability measures include partnering with local hospitals, systematizing monitoring, and strengthening capacity-building.
Key Achievements	Children and pregnant women: 15,690
	Community health workers: 3,662
	Health care workers (WASH): 32
	Health care facilities (WASH): 6
	Health care facilities (Oxygen): 3

Indonesia
Contribution	$1,200,000
Targeted Population	330,810 pregnant women and 137,860 children under five in two provinces: Central Java and West Nusa Tenggara.
Summary	UNICEF's efforts prioritized investing in the health system and enhancing its resilience. Sustainability measures involve partnering with local governments and executing initiatives within the framework of existing government structures.
Key Achievements	Children and pregnant women: 168,670
	Community health workers: 150
	Health workers (Maternal, newborn and child health): 155
	Health care facilities (WASH): 67

Europe and Central Asia Region (ECARO)

Armenia
Contribution	$400,000
Targeted Population	550,000 children under five living in four regions: Shirak, Kotayk, Lori, and Gegharkunik.
Summary	UNICEF's efforts concentrated on optimizing the health insurance scheme and strengthening the public healthcare system. Sustainability measures include developing a national strategy and guidelines.
Key Achievements	Children and women: 17,500
	Community health workers: 800
	Health care workers (WASH): 1,280
	Health care facilities (WASH): 62

Georgia
Contribution	$400,000
Targeted Population	62,167 PHC personnel across Georgia, 2,082 health personnel from maternity houses and large policlinics.
Summary	UNICEF’s efforts prioritized capacity building of the existing medical force on interpersonal communication and developing WASH services. Sustainability measures include integrating interpersonal communication and WASH FIT training into the national medical curriculum.
Key Achievements	Community health workers: 2,080
	Health workers (Maternal, newborn and child health): 2,617
	Health care facilities (WASH): 10

Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESARO)

Angola
Contribution	$1,080,000
Targeted Population	352,231 children under the age of five in Huila province.
Summary	As Angola has one of the highest numbers of zero-dose and under-immunized children globally, UNICEF's efforts have been centered on strengthening immunization and health systems. Sustainability measures include leveraging Gavi CDS-3 funds, expanding initiatives to additional municipalities, and providing ongoing support for the WASH FIT.
Key Achievements	Children and women: 27,119
	Health care workers (WASH): 46
	Health care facilities (WASH): 30

Tanzania
Contribution	$1,080,000
Targeted Population	61,821,087 people in six regions, including Mbeya, Songwe, Mainland, and Zanzibar.
Summary	UNICEF's efforts focused on essential healthcare, including newborn lifesaving supplies and WASH facilities. Community engagement led to increased resource mobilization, strengthened local ownership, and ensured the sustainability of interventions.
Key Achievements	Community health workers: 128
	Health care workers (WASH): 308
	Health care facilities (WASH): 20

Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LACRO)

Belize
Contribution	$656,000
Targeted Population	15,000 population, including 7,000 children under five in 24 hard-to-reach communities in southern Belize.
Summary	UNICEF's efforts focused on addressing neonatal mortality, a major national challenge, and improving WASH services. Sustainability measures involve aligning project interventions with government priorities and integrating them into existing service delivery pathways.
Key Achievements	Children: 5,697
	Community health worker: 230
	Health workers (Maternal, newborn and child health): 125
	Health care facilities (WASH): 12

Peru
Contribution	$656,000
Targeted Population	900 children, 900 adolescents, 300 pregnant women, 30 health care workers, 50 health professionals, and 2500 indirect beneficiaries in five districts in Datem del Marañón province.
Summary	Given that the province's vaccination coverage is among the lowest in the country, UNICEF's efforts have been concentrated on immunization activities and strengthening healthcare facilities. UNICEF implemented mobile brigades to provide essential health care in remote communities and enhance the capacities of community health workers.
Key Achievements	Children and pregnant women: 2,226
	Community health worker: 34
	Health care workers (WASH): 51
	Health workers (Maternal, newborn and child health): 25
	Health care facilities (WASH): 44
	Health care facilities (Oxygen): 17

Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA)

Djibouti
Contribution	$200,000
Targeted Population	4,000 people, among which 480 children under five years; 400 women and 360 men.
Summary	UNICEF's efforts focused on addressing critical gaps in WASH and oxygen facilities. UNICEF’s WASH FIT approach was recognized as practical and effective by the Ministry of Health.
Key Achievements	Health care workers (WASH): 27
	Health care facilities (Oxygen): 33

Jordan
Contribution	$900,000
Targeted Population	35,000 children, 1,200 Community Health Committee members, 700 health workers, and 200 volunteers in 14 Health Directorates.
Summary	UNICEF's efforts were directed towards improving immunization coverage and strengthening WASH infrastructure. UNICEF’s PIRI initiative highlighted the impact of effective planning and the active involvement of senior Ministry of Health immunization managers.
Key Achievements	Children: 181,026
	Health workers (Maternal, newborn and child health): 656

South Asia Region (ROSA)

Bangladesh
Contribution	$800,000
Targeted Population	Over six million people utilizing health services in 12 districts: Bagerhat, Bhola, Chapai Nawabganj, Cox’s Bazar, Cumilla, Khagrachari, Kishoreganj, Kurigram, Sirajganj, Shatkhira, Sherpur, and Sunamganj.
Summary	UNICEF's efforts focused on reducing the nation's newborn death rate and introducing kangaroo mother care services. As part of sustainability measures, in addition to coordination efforts, UNICEF has actively advocated for an increased WASH budget to support regular operations and maintenance activities.
Key Achievements	Health care workers (WASH): 681
	Health workers (Maternal, newborn and child health): 1,000
	Health care facilities (WASH): 7

Nepal
Contribution	$375,000
Targeted Population	175,058 in eight districts.
Summary	UNICEF's efforts centered on improving essential obstetric and newborn healthcare services and enhancing WASH facilities. The capacity-building training for healthcare facility staff led to the establishment of a WASH FIT team, and successful collaboration with the municipality and partner organizations contributed to expanding healthcare facilities.
Key Achievements	Children and women: 119
	Health care facilities (WASH): 36

West and Central Africa Region (WCARO)

Benin
Contribution	$720,000
Targeted Population	6,444,439 people, including 1,095,555 children under five, in six departments: Alibori, Atacora, Borgou, Couffo, Donga, and Zou.
Summary	UNICEF’s efforts focused on improving vaccination coverage, community health outreach activities, and constructing or rehabilitating WASH infrastructure. Although there was overlapping of government activities, constant monitoring of the joint planning and review with health zone coordinators helped to ensure implementation.
Key Achievements	Children: 4,187
	Community health worker: 33
	Health care facilities (WASH): 211

Cameroon
Contribution	$720,000
Targeted Population	312,005 people, including 50,000 children under five, in regions of Adamaoua and East.
Summary	To reduce under-five mortality nationwide, UNICEF's efforts focused on enhancing maternal, newborn, and child health services and delivering community-led health interventions. Despite the challenges posed by the short timeline for acquiring medical supplies and constructing WASH facilities, UNICEF successfully mitigated these issues through multisectoral partnerships.
Key Achievements	Children: 5,199
	Community health worker: 139
	Health care facilities (WASH): 2
	Health care facilities (Oxygen): 1