About Year 1 , UNICEF supported countries to reach zero-dose children, strengthen essential primary health care services, and extend access to WASH and oxygen services The Government of the Republic of Korea's generous contribution enabled UNICEF to support 22 countries to strengthen their health systems and build more integrated Health-WASH programmes The grant…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…
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