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USAID/Afghanistan: From the American People

Health

Objective: Increasing access of women and children to quality basic health services

Program Photo Gallery

Photo of clinic in poor condition

Photo: USAID/Afghanistan

The clinic was in a very poor condition. Although structurally sound, portions of the exterior and interior were crumbling. The condition of the building hindered the ability of the clinic to provide its full services.

Photo of meeting of midwives

Photo: Photo: Judith Schiffbauer, REACH

The newly formed Afghan Midwives Association meets at Kabul's Rabia Balkhi Hospital.

Photo of students at table

Photo: Photo: REACH/ M. Kabir

Budding playwrights review their scripts at the USAID Writing for Radio Workshop in Kabul.

Photo of man taking medication with glass of water

Photo: Photo: REACH

Wasil, a 17-year-old diagnosed with tuberculosis, takes his medication at a USAID-assisted health clinic.

photo of refurbished Shinkay Clinic

Photo: USAID/Afghanistan

Through USAID, the clinic received a major refurbishment and a newly constructed wing. The roof, building exterior, interior, and bathroom facilities were completely gutted and renovated. The clinic also received a new generator and water tank.

photo of doctor checking blood pressure of young woman

Photo: REACH

A young woman receives treatment at a USAID-funded Basic Health Center in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan.

photo of child drinking water from a well

Photo: Matt Herrick

A child approaches one of forty new community wells in Kulanghar, Logar for a drink.

photo of boy in truck on road

Photo: USAID/Jennifer Lindsey

"We like the road because now it's easy for cars… and easy for us to get to school. Not only my parents but all the villagers are very happy with the new road because we can get sick people to the clinic faster. And now, because the road is paved, there is no longer so much dust“ -Asif Haseebkhan, 10 years old, Durani Village

photo of father holding child

Photo: USAID

Sayed Nazir (right) advises the benefit of oral rehydration solutions for the treatment of diarrhea and dehydration to the father of a child with diarrhea.

Photo of hospital building

Photo: IOM Gardez

Chamkani Hospital, the second largest healthcare facility in Paktia Province, is now operational

Photo of Dr. Faizullah Kakar speaking at a conference

Photo: USAID/Afghanistan

Dr. Faizullah Kakar speaks at a technical health discussion hosted by USAID and the Embassy of Afghanistan on July 18, 2007.

promoting safe water

Photo: USAID/Afghanistan

Promoting safe water in Afghanistan.

vaccinating an Afghan woman

Photo: USAID/Afghanistan

A trained doctor vaccinates an Afghan woman. More than 750,000 patients receive services monthly from USAID-funded health facilities or USAID-trained healthcare providers.

Mullahs learned how to improve family health

Photo: USAID/COMPRI-A

Mullahs learned how to improve family health in accordance with the Holy Koran.

Newly graduated midwives in Badakshan Province take the Midwives Pledge.

Photo: USAID/Afghanistan

Newly graduated midwives in Badakshan Province take the Midwives Pledge.

Nursing program launch at KMU

Photo: USAID/Afghanistan

Kabul Medical University Chancellor Obaidullah Obaid with KMU lecturers and Aga Khan University experts at the opening ceremonies.

Implementing Partners

Photo: USAID/Afghanistan

A booth at the USAID/Afghanistan Implementing Partners’ Fair displays health products, such as oral rehydration salts, promoted by USAID.

Students celebrate World TB Day 2009

Photo: USAID/TB CAP

Students in Jawzjan Province hold signs that read "I am stopping TB" on World TB Day 2009. Tuberculosis is a major health threat in Afghanistan, and events like World TB Day help to raise awareness about TB prevention and treatment.

World TB Day Celebration in Bamyan

Photo: USAID/TB CAP

On World TB Day 2009, residents of Bamyan learned about ways to prevent and treat tuberculosis, a major public health threat in Afghanistan.

Man with clorin

Photo: USAID/Afghanistan

Unclean water causes many health problems in Afghanistan, especially in children under five. About a tablespoon of this clorin solution will kill all bacteria and parasites in four gallons of water, improving health and saving lives.

Tb awareness sign in Bamyan

Photo: USAID/TB CAP

A billboard in Bamyan advises TB prevention methods.

Nursing Skills Lab at KMU

Photo: USAID/AeQA

Conference participants tour the Nursing Skills Lab at Kabul Medical University.

KIP ORS production

Photo: USAID/COMPRI-A

Khalid Irshad Pharmaceutical personnel producing Shefa oral rehydration salts.

E-learning module for midwives

Photo: USAID/HSSP

E-learning module for midwives.

Jawzjan midwives

Photo: USAID/Uruj Perwaiz

These graduating midwives will reach 345,000 mothers and children throughout Jawzjan.

Administering polio drops to an Afghan child

Photo: Debra Boyce

On November 15, 2009, (right to left) U.S. Deputy Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone, President Hamid Karzai, and Minister of Public Health Dr. Amin Fatimie supported Polio Eradication National Immunization Day by administering polio vaccination drops to an Afghan child.

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Health

Through USAID programs, more than 8.5 million people in 13 provinces have gained better access annually to quality health care.

FY02-FY06 Spending: $309 M
FY07 Budget: $72 M
(incl. supplemental request)

Accomplishments

Access to Basic Public Health Care

  • Over 8.5 million people have improved access to basic health services in 13 USAID-supported provinces
  • Over 30,000 people received health care services daily through clinics and direct outreach workers
  • Over 7 million vaccinated against polio (over 95% coverage)
  • 26% drop in child mortality since 2002
  • Over 360 health facilities have been strengthened through renovating facilities, training health care providers and upgrading skills (such as laboratory and recording keeping) 

Health Practices & Capacity

  • Over 17,000 health workers trained, including pre-service training for midwives and community health workers and in-service training for doctors, midwives, nurses, lab technicians, etc.

Private Sector Products Sold

  • Over 16 million health products sold through private sector

Clinic Construction

  • Over 670 clinics constructed or rehabilitated

Last updated November 16, 2009

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