Final Report: Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Yemen

The project focused on improving access to critical healthcare services, nutritional status, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions in conflict-affected and displaced communities. FHI 360 conducted a comprehensive needs assessment on the Western Coast, identifying and selecting three health facilities for support: Khokha MCH, Al Ghaded HC, and Mokha MCH. The health facilities were found to be partially functioning with limited health services, and Al Ghaded Health Center was partially damaged due to the war. To improve access to health services and restore full operations in these facilities, FHI 360 supplied 24 Integrated Emergency Health Kits (IEHK) and 4 Basic Health Kits (BHK) to Mokha and Khokha MCHs. FHI 360 also incentivized the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MOPHP) health and nutrition staff from Mokha and Khokha to encourage them to provide health services. The organization conducted a start-up program workshop in Mokha, established coordination with MOPHP, and actively engaged with the health and nutrition cluster coordination mechanisms. In terms of nutritional support, FHI 360 is supporting the Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) in Khokha, but does not support nutritional services in Mokha as these are covered by another organization. The program supported MUAC screening for 303 children (6-59 months) out of a total target of 9,500, and identified 197 SAM cases, which were admitted to the FHI 360-supported OTP. FHI 360 also collected detailed baseline information on water supply, sanitation, and health care waste management conditions at the three targeted health facilities. The findings informed the organization's preparations and adaptations of design documents for submission to OFDA for technical review in the next reporting period. The project's objectives include improving access to critical healthcare services, improving the nutritional status of vulnerable groups, and contributing to reduced morbidity and mortality arising from WASH-related diseases. FHI 360 is working closely with key stakeholders, including governorate and district health offices, district authorities, and local community representatives, to ensure authorization to access and operate in the health facilities. The project's progress is measured against planned objectives, activities, and indicators. FHI 360 has achieved 100% of the target number of supported health facilities, with the program providing case management for communicable and non-communicable diseases, and maternal and child healthcare services in Khokha and Mokha MCHs. The health staff managed approximately 10,524 patient-consultations, which constitutes 15% of the target consultations. FHI 360 has also engaged with the health cluster, the District Health Office (DHO), the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP), and OFDA to communicate the expansion of services to Al Khokha MCH. The organization has conducted a competitive process amongst local construction firms for the rehabilitation works at Al Ghaded Health Center, following approval from OFDA. Overall, the IHAY project aims to provide comprehensive support to host communities and IDPs in Yemen, improving access to critical healthcare services, nutritional status, and WASH conditions in conflict-affected and displaced communities.