MIHR QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT: PROGRAM YEAR 3, QUARTER 3

The program aims to increase access to and quality of integrated family planning, reproductive health, and maternal, newborn, and child health care and services in public and private health sectors in South Sudan. The program focuses on three strategic objectives: increasing access to and quality of integrated FP/RH/MNCH care and services in public and private health sectors, increasing demand for and utilization of quality FP/RH/MNCH interventions and care by individuals, families, and communities, and enhancing resilience and inclusiveness of the health system in South Sudan with increased capacity to improve integrated client-centered FP/RH/MNCH care and services. During the third quarter of program year 3, the program achieved several key results. The number of family planning clients reached by MIHR-supported activities increased by 15% compared to the previous quarter, with a total of 12,500 clients reached. The proportion of deliveries where labor was monitored using a partograph increased by 20% compared to the previous quarter, with a total of 80% of deliveries monitored. The number of pregnant mothers referred for pregnancy danger signs and for antenatal care increased by 30% compared to the previous quarter, with a total of 2,500 mothers referred. The program also implemented several interventions to improve the quality of care provided by health facilities. The average scores for providers in assessment on key FP competencies increased by 15% compared to the previous quarter, with a total of 90% of providers scoring above the minimum standard. The number of children under 5 years referred by Boma Health Workers increased by 25% compared to the previous quarter, with a total of 1,500 children referred. The program also conducted several community health formative assessments to better understand the needs and challenges of the communities it serves. The assessments identified several key issues, including limited access to family planning services, inadequate training for health workers, and limited availability of essential medicines. The program also implemented several management updates, including the establishment of a core implementation team and the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan. The team conducted several short-term technical assistance activities, including training for health workers and support for the implementation of the health facility emergency preparedness and response plan. The program also planned several activities for the next quarter, including the implementation of a maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response system, the establishment of a community-based organization to support the implementation of the program, and the development of a health facility emergency preparedness and response plan. Overall, the program made significant progress in the third quarter of program year 3, achieving several key results and implementing several interventions to improve the quality of care provided by health facilities. The program also conducted several community health formative assessments and implemented several management updates to better support the implementation of the program.