USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems: Annual Performance Monitoring Report FY15

The project's primary objective is to strengthen and improve health systems in developing countries. The project's performance monitoring report for fiscal year 2015 covers the period from October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015. The report highlights the project's activities in various countries, including Botswana, Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, East Africa Region, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Georgia, Ukraine, Haiti, and Nicaragua. The project's activities are categorized into several areas, including Field Support-Funded Activities, MNCH Core-Directed Funding, Office of HIV/AIDS-Funded Activities, and Office of Health Systems-Funded Activities. In Botswana, the project implemented activities to improve maternal health outcomes. The number of maternal deaths per month nationwide decreased from 12 in January 2013 to 6 in June 2015. The causes of maternal deaths in Botswana were primarily related to hemorrhage, sepsis, and hypertensive disorders. The project also implemented activities in Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, East Africa Region, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Georgia, Ukraine, Haiti, and Nicaragua. The project's activities in these countries focused on improving maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes, as well as HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, and care. The report also highlights the project's research and evaluation activities, including studies on health workforce development and vulnerable children and families. The project's knowledge management activities aimed to share best practices and lessons learned across countries and stakeholders. The project's performance monitoring plan outlines the indicators and targets for each activity. The report provides an analysis and explanation of costs, as well as obstacles and remedies for the project's activities. The USAID ASSIST Project Annual Performance Monitoring Report FY15 provides a comprehensive overview of the project's activities and outcomes in fiscal year 2015. The report highlights the project's achievements and challenges, as well as its plans for future activities and improvements.