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USAID/Afghanistan: From the American People

Health

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

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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.

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Health

Through USAID programs more than seven 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

  • 82% of people have access to basic packages of health services (BPHS), increase from 9% in early 2002; over 7.5 million receive services per year; Average of over 20,000 per day
  • Over 7 million vaccinated against polio (over 95% coverage)
  • Over 360 health facilities have been strengthened through renovating facilities, training health care providers and upgrading skills (such as laboratory and recording keeping) 
  • Operational and technical support provided to over 360 health facilities in 13 provinces

Health Practices & Capacity

  • Over 10,600 health workers trained including doctors, midwives, nurses and community health workers

Private Sector Products Sold

  • Over 16 million health products sold through private sector

Clinic Construction

  • Over 670 clinics constructed or rehabilitated

Last updated September 7, 2008

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