ACT-A Results (Y2)

2024 - 2025

Embedded video follows
UNICEF/Seoul

As part of the Republic of Korea’s three-year ACT-A partnership (2023–2026), now reframed as MOFA’s Global Health Collaboration, the programme has significantly strengthened health systems and expanded access to essential services across 34 countries, particularly in fragile and humanitarian settings. Through this investment, over 522,000 children received DPT1 vaccinations and more than 502,000 received DPT3, while nearly 3.4 million children and women benefited from essential health services delivered through strengthened community health systems. The initiative also built frontline capacity by training more than 4,400 health workers in maternal and newborn care, over 17,000 community health workers in integrated case management, and more than 2,000 facility-based staff in childhood illness management, alongside additional training in WASH, infection prevention, and oxygen therapy. Investments in infrastructure equipped 113 health facilities with improved water, sanitation and hygiene services, reaching nearly one million people, while enhanced outbreak response capacity enabled timely detection and response within 72 hours in targeted countries, demonstrating a comprehensive impact on service delivery, preparedness, and resilience. 

Vaccination

Over 522,947 children reached. with DPT1 vaccine, and 502,829 children reached. with DPT3 vaccine in nine countries

Health Worker

4,411 health workers trained in the delivery of integrated maternal and newborn services

Children

Nearly 3.4 million children and women are supported by community health workers with essential health care.

Health Community

113 health care facilities equipped with the full suite of water, sanitation and hygiene, serving a population of 976,829.

Since December 2024, eleven UNICEF Country Offices have engaged with Republic of Korea Embassies to provide programme updates, reflecting strong and ongoing government partnership. Engagement continues across multiple countries through regular meetings, including high-level ambassadorial interactions and sustained embassy coordination. In addition, dedicated support such as KOICA Multilateral Cooperation Officers in select offices has strengthened communication and implementation of the programme.