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Outcome 1.1 Improved access to quality essential health services irrespective of gender, age or disability status (GPW 13)

Output 1.1.1 Countries enabled to provide high-quality, people-centred health services, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential service packages

Completed

Product/Service: Support strengthening of the accreditation system through the review of standards

Technical Area: Service Delivery

Deliverables: Accreditation system in place for quality improvement

Output 1.1.1 Countries enabled to provide high-quality, people-centred health services, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential service packages

Completed

Product/Service: Construction of 2 Health Posts

Technical Area: Service Delivery

Deliverables: Increase in access and coverage to essential services

Output 1.1.4 Countries’ health governance capacity strengthened for improved transparency, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment of communities

Completed

Product/Service: Develop database with all private sector players in the health sector

Technical Area: Governance

Deliverables: Database available to guide strategic decisions for private sector engagement

Output 1.1.4 Countries’ health governance capacity strengthened for improved transparency, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment of communities

Completed

Product/Service: Conduct a Private Sector Engagement (PSE) workshop to strengthen overall PSE and business development capacity at MOH and RBC

Technical Area: Governance

Deliverables: PSE Business Development capacity for MoH and RBC strengthened

Output 1.1.4 Countries’ health governance capacity strengthened for improved transparency, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment of communities

Completed

Product/Service: Develop a Health Sector Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Strategic Plan, including an M&E framework

Technical Area: Governance

Deliverables: Strategic Plan in place to guide private sector contribution to UHC and national goals

Output 1.1.5 Countries enabled to strengthen their health and care workforce

Completed

Product/Service: Conduct HRH Labour Market Analysis

Technical Area: Health Workforce

Deliverables: HRH information generated for decision making

Output 1.1.5 Countries enabled to strengthen their health and care workforce

Completed

Product/Service: Strengthening the HRH information system

Technical Area: Health Workforce

Deliverables: HRH data available for monitoring and decision making

Outcome 1.2 Reduced number of people suffering financial hardship (GPW 13)

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Completed

Product/Service: Conduct CBHI expenditures review to Improve CBHI financial sustainability

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved resource tracking for UHC

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Completed

Product/Service: Support CBHI Consultative Group Meeting

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved national health financing strategies aimed at moving towards universal health coverage

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Completed

Product/Service: Develop a policy options paper for provider payment reform

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved national health financing strategies aimed at moving towards universal health coverage

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Completed

Product/Service: Documentation of CBHI reforms, achievements and challenges.

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved national health financing strategies aimed at moving towards universal health coverag

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Completed

Product/Service: Support development of CBHI M&E framework

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved national health financing strategies aimed at moving towards universal health coverage

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Completed

Product/Service: Support the development of a CBHI strategic plan

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved national health financing strategies aimed at moving towards universal health coverage

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Completed

Product/Service: Support Capacity building on MoH Staff in Health Financing and UHC (Tunis Course)

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved institutional capacity in health financing and UHC

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Completed

Product/Service: Support build national institutional capacity in Health Financing and UHC

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved institutional capacity in health financing and UHC

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Completed

Product/Service: Support development of Health Financing Strategic Plan (HFSP)

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved national health financing strategies aimed at moving towards universal health coverage

Output 1.2.3 Countries enabled to improve institutional capacity for transparent decision-making in priority-setting and resource allocation, and analysis of the impact of health in the national economy

Completed

Product/Service: Support training in One Health costing Tool

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Improved institutional capacity in health financing and UHC

Outcome 1.3 Improved access to essential medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and devices for primary health care (GPW 13)

Output 1.3.2 Improved and more equitable access to health products through global market shaping and supporting countries to monitor and ensure efficient and transparent procurement and supply systems

Completed

Product/Service: Support development of medical products pricing policy

Technical Area: Pharma and Medical Products

Deliverables: Medicines Pricing policy document developed

Output 1.3.2 Improved and more equitable access to health products through global market shaping and supporting countries to monitor and ensure efficient and transparent procurement and supply systems

Completed

Product/Service: Support establishment of the Rwanda Food and Drug regulatory authority

Technical Area: Pharma and Medical Products

Deliverables: Medical products regulation framework developed

Output 1.3.5 Countries enabled to address antimicrobial resistance through strengthened surveillance systems, laboratory capacity, infection prevention and control, awareness-raising and evidence-based policies and practices

Completed

Product/Service: Support to conduct an assessment on the status of microbial resistance in Rwanda

Technical Area: Antimicrobial Resistance

Deliverables: AMR workplan in place

Outcome 4.1 Strengthened country capacity in data and innovation (GPW 13)

Output

Completed

Product/Service: Support attendance of 4 HMIS staff and one WCO staff to DHIS-2 Academy Level 1 and Level 2 for improved data use

Technical Area: Information Systems

Deliverables: Key staff in MoH trained in DHIS 2 Academy Level 1 and 2

Output

Completed

Product/Service: Strengthening monitoring of the SDGs

Technical Area: Information Systems

Deliverables: Support to SDG Monitoring.

Output

Completed

Product/Service: Strengthening monitoring of health indicators and SDGs through quaterly integrated data validation meetings for improved data quality

Technical Area: Information Systems

Deliverables: Quarterly integrated data validation exercises conducted

Output

Completed

Product/Service: Training of medical practitioners and data managers on ICD-10 mortality coding using the DHIS-2 MCCOD module

Technical Area: Information Systems

Deliverables: DHIS-2 MCCOD module used by medical practitioners and data managers for recording mortality data

Output

Completed

Product/Service: Support strengthening of the CRVS system particularly training in medical certification of cause of death and ICD Coding as well as MDSR/Child deaths surveillance

Technical Area: Information Systems

Deliverables: Increased timeliness and quality of reporting of CRVS events

Activity details

Outcome 1.1 Improved access to quality essential health services irrespective of gender, age or disability status (GPW 13)

Output 1.1.1 Countries enabled to provide high-quality, people-centred health services, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential service packages

Ongoing

Product/Service: Technical support provided for National Quality of Care Framework and assessment of quality of health services within health facilities (RHs, PHs, DHs) and recommendations towards accreditation

Technical Area: Service Delivery

Deliverables: Technical support provided for National Quality of Care Framework and assessment of quality of health services within health facilities (RHs, PHs, DHs) and recommendations towards accreditation

Output 1.1.1 Countries enabled to provide high-quality, people-centred health services, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential service packages

Ongoing

Product/Service: Technical support provided for National Quality of Care Framework and assessment of quality of health services within health facilities (RHs, PHs, DHs) and recommendations towards accreditation

Technical Area: Service Delivery

Deliverables: Support for development of the national Quality of Care framework, policy and strategy inline with WHO framework

Output 1.1.1 Countries enabled to provide high-quality, people-centred health services, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential service packages

Ongoing

Product/Service: Tech supp NQPS frame - Technical support provided for National Quality of Care Framework and assessment of quality of health services within health facilities (RHs, PHs, DHs) and recommendations towards accreditation

Technical Area: Service Delivery

Deliverables: Technical support provided for National Quality of Care Framework and assessment of quality of health services within health facilities (RHs, PHs, DHs) and recommendations towards accreditation

Output 1.1.4 Countries’ health governance capacity strengthened for improved transparency, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment of communities

Ongoing

Product/Service: Health Policies & st - Health sector policies, strategies and guidelines developed and aligned to UHC and SDGs

Technical Area: Governance

Deliverables: Health sector policies, strategies and guidelines developed and aligned to UHC and SDGs

Output 1.1.4 Countries’ health governance capacity strengthened for improved transparency, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment of communities

Ongoing

Product/Service: Health coord & inter - Health sector coordination, management, regulation, intersectoral collaboration and accountability supported

Technical Area: Governance

Deliverables: Health sector coordination, management, regulation, intersectoral collaboration and accountability supported

Output 1.1.5 Countries enabled to strengthen their health and care workforce

Ongoing

Product/Service: Advocacy and technical support provided towards HRH development and implementation of health workforce strategies

Technical Area: Health Workforce

Deliverables: Advocacy and technical support provided towards HRH development and implementation of health workforce strategies

Outcome 1.2 Reduced number of people suffering financial hardship (GPW 13)

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Ongoing

Product/Service: Advocacy for evidence-based policies for improved cross subsidization and integration of equity in all health policies

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Advocacy for evidence-based policies for improved cross subsidization and integration of equity in all health policies

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Ongoing

Product/Service: Strengthen the Community based Health Insurance System

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Support documentation, evidence generation and tracking of medical spending for CBHI financial sustainability

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Ongoing

Product/Service: Strengthen the Community based Health Insurance System

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Strengthen the Community based Health Insurance System

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Ongoing

Product/Service: Strengthen the Community based Health Insurance System

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Support development and implementation of CBHI sustainability plan

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Ongoing

Product/Service: Strengthen the Community based Health Insurance System

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Strengthen the Community based Health Insurance System

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Ongoing

Product/Service: Tech supp CBHI - Strengthen the Community based Health Insurance System

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Support documentation, evidence generation and tracking of medical spending for CBHI financial sustainability

Output 1.2.1 Countries enabled to develop and implement equitable health financing strategies and reforms to sustain progress towards universal health coverage

Ongoing

Product/Service: Strengthen the Community based Health Insurance System

Technical Area: Health Financing

Deliverables: Support development and implementation of CBHI sustainability plan

Outcome 1.3 Improved access to essential medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and devices for primary health care (GPW 13)

Output 1.3.2 Improved and more equitable access to health products through global market shaping and supporting countries to monitor and ensure efficient and transparent procurement and supply systems

Ongoing

Product/Service: Capacity building in prescribing and dispensing practices to align with updated guidelines supported

Technical Area: Pharma and Medical Products

Deliverables: Provide support to develop the national STG and AML in accordance with the modification WHO?s Model national treatments guidelines and list of Essential Medicines which includes SRH conditions management and products

Output 1.3.2 Improved and more equitable access to health products through global market shaping and supporting countries to monitor and ensure efficient and transparent procurement and supply systems

Ongoing

Product/Service: Technical support provided for capacity building on supply management system ensure regular access to quality medical products

Technical Area: Pharma and Medical Products

Deliverables: Technical support provided for capacity building on supply management system ensure regular access to quality medical products

Output 1.3.2 Improved and more equitable access to health products through global market shaping and supporting countries to monitor and ensure efficient and transparent procurement and supply systems

Ongoing

Product/Service: Capacity building in prescribing and dispensing practices to align with updated guidelines supported

Technical Area: Pharma and Medical Products

Deliverables: Capacity building in prescribing and dispensing practices to align with updated guidelines supported

Output 1.3.3 Country and regional regulatory capacity strengthened, and supply of quality-assured and safe health products improved, including through prequalification services

Ongoing

Product/Service: Capacity building, advocacy for evidence generation in medical products regulation supported

Technical Area: Pharma and Medical Products

Deliverables: Capacity building, advocacy for evidence generation in medical products regulation supported

Outcome 2.1 Countries prepared for health emergencies (GPW 13)

Output 2.1.1 All-hazards emergency preparedness capacities in countries assessed and reported

Ongoing

Product/Service: Technical support for implementation of National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) and assessment, monitoring and reporting on International Health Regulations (IHR) core capacities provided

Technical Area: Emergency Preparedness & Response

Deliverables: Technical support for implementation of National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) and assessment, monitoring and reporting on International Health Regulations (IHR) core capacities provided

Outcome 4.1 Strengthened country capacity in data and innovation (GPW 13)

Output 4.1.1 Countries enabled to strengthen data, analytics and health information systems to inform policy and deliver impacts

Ongoing

Product/Service: Improvement of Health Data Quality

Technical Area: Information Systems

Deliverables: Support to the strengthening of the health information systems (HIS) including Rwanda Health Observatory (RHO) and institutionalization of regular data quality reviews and analysis

Output 4.1.1 Countries enabled to strengthen data, analytics and health information systems to inform policy and deliver impacts

Ongoing

Product/Service: Implementation of sustainable and efficient Digital Health solutions

Technical Area: Information Systems

Deliverables: Implementation of sustainable and efficient Digital Health solutions

Output 4.1.1 Countries enabled to strengthen data, analytics and health information systems to inform policy and deliver impacts

Ongoing

Product/Service: Improvement of Health Data Quality

Technical Area: Information Systems

Deliverables: Improvement of Health Data Quality

Output 4.1.1 Countries enabled to strengthen data, analytics and health information systems to inform policy and deliver impacts

Ongoing

Product/Service: Improvement of Health Data Quality

Technical Area: Information Systems

Deliverables: Improvement of Health Data Quality

Outcome 3.1 The primary health care approach renewed and strengthened to accelerate universal health coverage (GPW 14)

Output 3.1.1 WHO strengthens country capacity and provides guidance on the design, delivery, quality and measurement of integrated -services

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support annual and midterm reviews of the 5th Health Sector Strategic plan

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Output 3.1.1 WHO strengthens country capacity and provides guidance on the design, delivery, quality and measurement of integrated -services

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support the assessment of the status of UHC/PHC-related laws to inform the required Legal reforms and performance of PHC

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Output 3.1.1 WHO strengthens country capacity and provides guidance on the design, delivery, quality and measurement of integrated -services

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support enhancing capacity of Primary Healthcare levels and functionality of district health teams to provide quality essential health services

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Output 3.1.1 WHO strengthens country capacity and provides guidance on the design, delivery, quality and measurement of integrated -services

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support the review and implementation of guidelines, care pathways, and referral processes across service delivery platforms for improving quality of care

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Output 3.1.2 WHO strengthens the capacity of national public health institutions to deliver essential public health functions and improve the resilience of health systems

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support the Ministry of Health (MOH) to enhance coordination and governance structures, ensuring strong leadership and accountability among all health sector stakeholders, including development partners, the private sector, and civil society.

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Output 3.1.2 WHO strengthens the capacity of national public health institutions to deliver essential public health functions and improve the resilience of health systems

Ongoing

Product/Service: Provide technical assistance for the strategic use of real-time data from the Health Intelligence Centre to inform decision-making, monitor performance against key health indicators, and ensure effective resource management.

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Output 3.1.2 WHO strengthens the capacity of national public health institutions to deliver essential public health functions and improve the resilience of health systems

Ongoing

Product/Service: Facilitate multi-stakeholder forums and workshops to promote shared understanding of national priorities and improve the alignment of partner support with government-led initiatives.

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Outcome 3.2 Health and care workforce, health financing and access to quality-assured health products substantially improved (GPW 14)

Output 3.2.1 WHO provides technical guidance and operational support to countries to optimize and expand their health and care workforce

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support implementation and documentation of the digital Training Platform through the SMART Classroom and linkages with WHO Academy

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Output 3.2.1 WHO provides technical guidance and operational support to countries to optimize and expand their health and care workforce

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support implementation of the 4X4 reform for health workforce, focusing on enhancing skills and service delivery

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Output 3.2.1 WHO provides technical guidance and operational support to countries to optimize and expand their health and care workforce

Ongoing

Product/Service: Technical support provided for the review and development of competency based training for nurses, midwives and Doctors.

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Output 3.2.2 WHO generates evidence, guides design and supports health-related macroeconomic policies and practices for sustainable health financing

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support finalization of the health financing strategy and Health financing reforms to ensure high coverage of CBHI , increase in domestic resource mobilization and support the conduct of health financing dialogue

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Output 3.2.2 WHO generates evidence, guides design and supports health-related macroeconomic policies and practices for sustainable health financing

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support production of national health accounts (using SHA 2011/Health Resource Tracking Tool) and policy briefs

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Output 3.2.2 WHO generates evidence, guides design and supports health-related macroeconomic policies and practices for sustainable health financing

Ongoing

Product/Service: Provide technical assistance on strategic purchasing to ensure cost-effectiveness and maximize the impact of health expenditures.

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Output 3.2.2 WHO generates evidence, guides design and supports health-related macroeconomic policies and practices for sustainable health financing

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support the Ministry of Health in exploring innovative financing mechanisms to bridge the financing gap identified in HSSP V.

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Output 3.2.3 WHO supports countries to implement measures for better access to, and use of, safe, effective and quality-assured health products

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support capacity building of the National reference laboratory and 5 network laboratories for confirmation of priority diseases and pandemic preparedness and conduct antimicrobial resistance surveillance

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Output 3.2.3 WHO supports countries to implement measures for better access to, and use of, safe, effective and quality-assured health products

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support Rwanda Medical Supplies (RMS) to ensure availability of essential medicines and products

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Output 3.2.3 WHO supports countries to implement measures for better access to, and use of, safe, effective and quality-assured health products

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support the Rwanda Food & Drug Agency to maintain its maturity level 3 and towards maturity Level 4 (producing) through capacity building on various aspects of cGMP compliance to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of vaccines produced in Rwanda including laboratory capacity

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Output 3.2.3 WHO supports countries to implement measures for better access to, and use of, safe, effective and quality-assured health products

Ongoing

Product/Service: Develop and disseminate the national pharmaceutical policy and strategic plan documents to ensure quality-assured medicines and products and align to Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicine List.

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Outcome 3.3 Health information systems strengthened, and digital transformation implemented (GPW 14)

Output 3.3.1 WHO builds country capacity and develops tools and platforms to support countries in developing and improving their national digital health and health information systems to improve resilience, coverage, equity and impact

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support the adoption and implementation of national standards and guidelines to strengthen routine health information systems and improve data quality and use for evidence-based decision-making.

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Output 3.3.1 WHO builds country capacity and develops tools and platforms to support countries in developing and improving their national digital health and health information systems to improve resilience, coverage, equity and impact

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support the scale-up of the electronic medical records and update using digital adaptation kits, integration of standard treatment guidelines and essential medicines list, ensuring continuous improvement

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Output 3.3.1 WHO builds country capacity and develops tools and platforms to support countries in developing and improving their national digital health and health information systems to improve resilience, coverage, equity and impact

Ongoing

Product/Service: Strengthen feedback loops and data use culture through the Health Intelligence Centre and the Rwanda Health Observatory

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Output 3.3.1 WHO builds country capacity and develops tools and platforms to support countries in developing and improving their national digital health and health information systems to improve resilience, coverage, equity and impact

Ongoing

Product/Service: Strengthen capacity at national and subnational levels on data analysis and use, and development of reports and knowledge products for evidence-based decision-making

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Output 3.3.1 WHO builds country capacity and develops tools and platforms to support countries in developing and improving their national digital health and health information systems to improve resilience, coverage, equity and impact

Ongoing

Product/Service: Develop knowledge products and document the best practices

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Output 3.3.1 WHO builds country capacity and develops tools and platforms to support countries in developing and improving their national digital health and health information systems to improve resilience, coverage, equity and impact

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the development of a comprehensive national Health Information System strategy that aligns with HSSP V and NST2

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Outcome 4.2 Equity in access to sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent, and older person health and nutrition services and immunization coverage improved (GPW 14)

Output 4.2.1 WHO provides guidance and technical assistance to improve sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent, adult and older person health

Ongoing

Product/Service: Facilitate the review and adaptation of SRMNCAH norms, tools and standards and monitor their implementation (ASRH, ANC, intrapartum care, eMOTIVE, Postnatal care, dIMCI/ECD and Well child guideline)

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Output 4.2.1 WHO provides guidance and technical assistance to improve sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent, adult and older person health

Ongoing

Product/Service: Strengthen capacity for integrated service delivery towards reduction of Maternal newborn and child mortality

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Output 4.2.1 WHO provides guidance and technical assistance to improve sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent, adult and older person health

Ongoing

Product/Service: Support MPCDSR to track progress for the reduction of maternal newborn and child health

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