In collaboration with MUSO, FAH is actively engaged in a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening community health system and improving health service delivery. Our partnership focuses on the following key areas:
- Training of New Community Health Workers (CHWs) on Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM): FAH and MUSO are supporting the comprehensive training of new Community Health Workers (CHWs) in iCCM, a critical approach that empowers CHWs to diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses such as malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea at the community level. This training is essential for enhancing the capacity of CHWs to scale up life-saving interventions and reduce child mortality rates in underserved and hard-to-reach areas.
- Collaboration with the Ministry of Health to Finalize the Primary and Community Health Investment Case: In partnership with the Ministry of Health, FAH and MUSO are working to finalize the investment case for primary and community health. This document is vital for securing the necessary resources and mobilize political will to strengthen the primary health care system and expand access to health services at community level. Our efforts aim to ensure that the investment case is robust, evidence-based, and aligned with national health priorities.
- Strengthening Capacity for Access to the Africa Frontline First Catalytic Fund (AFF-CF):
Building on the progress made through the BIRCH initiative, countries have been supported to effectively access and utilize the Africa Frontline First Catalytic Fund (AFF-CF). This involves capacity building, strategic planning, and resource mobilization, enabling countries to leverage the AFF-CF to scale up and sustain frontline health services, particularly in resource-constrained settings. - Gender Integration in Health Programming: FAH and MUSO are deeply committed to integrating gender considerations into all aspects of our health programming and embedding gender-sensitive approaches into policy design and program implementation.
Through these collaborative efforts with MUSO, our primary goal is to enhance community health system, enhancing the skills and effectiveness of frontline health workers, and promoting equitable access to quality healthcare for all.