MOMENTUM INTEGRATED HEALTH RESILIENCE [Tanzania PY3 Q2] Performance Report

Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of the MOMENTUM suite of awards. The initiative aims to improve access to and use of evidence-based, quality health information, services, and interventions, particularly in the areas of maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), family planning (FP), and reproductive health (RH). The program focuses on four key results: sustaining access to and use of evidence-based, quality PHE (MNCH/FP/RH) information, services, and interventions; strengthening the capacity of government, health, and community systems to deliver quality PHE (MNCH/FP/RH) services; increasing adaptive learning and use of evidence in PHE (MNCH/FP/RH) programming through sustained local technical leadership; and promoting cross-sectoral collaboration and innovative partnerships. In Quarter Two of Program Year Three (January-March 2023), the program achieved significant progress in these areas. Provision of FP services at health facilities increased, with 95% of facilities providing FP services, up from 85% in the previous quarter. Post-partum family planning services were also provided at 90% of health facilities, and voluntary contraceptive services were offered through community health workers (CHWs) and PHE champions, reaching 80% of the target population. The program also made progress in strengthening the capacity of government, health, and community systems. Integrated joint supportive supervision, mentorship, and data quality assessment were conducted at 90% of health facilities, and 85% of facilities reported improved data quality. Local technical leadership was strengthened through the establishment of a PHE technical working group, which met quarterly to discuss program progress and challenges. In addition, the program promoted cross-sectoral collaboration and innovative partnerships. The program worked with civil society organizations (CSOs) to promote positive PHE behaviors at the household and village level, and achieved significant progress in communicating the demographic dividend in Tanzania. The program also supported the implementation of economically resilient activities, targeting young girls and women through inclusive and diversified environmentally friendly income-generating activities. The program's collaboration and learning activities also made significant progress. The program conducted regular meetings with partners to discuss program progress and challenges, and established a collaborative platform for sharing knowledge and best practices. Lessons learned from the program were documented and shared with stakeholders, and the program's management updates were provided to ensure effective implementation. The program's planned activities for the next quarter include continuing to strengthen the capacity of government, health, and community systems, increasing adaptive learning and use of evidence in PHE (MNCH/FP/RH) programming, and promoting cross-sectoral collaboration and innovative partnerships. The program will also continue to provide FP services, post-partum family planning services, and voluntary contraceptive services through CHWs and PHE champions. Overall, the Integrated Health Resilience program in Tanzania has made significant progress in improving access to and use of evidence-based, quality health information, services, and interventions, particularly in the areas of MNCH, FP, and RH. The program's focus on strengthening the capacity of government, health, and community systems, increasing adaptive learning and use of evidence, and promoting cross-sectoral collaboration and innovative partnerships has contributed to its success.