USAID | Keneya Sinsi Wale Annual Report (Aug 2020 - September 2021)

The report notes that the availability of health services improved, with health centers and community health worker sites providing a comprehensive package of services. The quality of health services also improved, with the implementation of a national quality improvement approach and strengthened integrated formative supervision. The report highlights several key results, including the strengthening of the local supply chain and distribution for essential medicines, and the improvement of transparency in the management of health services and decision-making at the community level. The report also notes that financial barriers to health services were reduced, and that the activity's implementation was supported by a robust management system. The report highlights several challenges faced during the implementation of the activity, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a significant impact on the activity's progress. Despite these challenges, the report notes that the activity made significant progress in improving health services in Mali, and that the lessons learned during the first year of implementation will inform future activities. The activity's management was overseen by a team of project staff, local NGO staff, and regional teams. The activity also had a robust risk management and security system in place, which helped to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of staff and beneficiaries. The activity also had a strong focus on cross-cutting interventions, including gender and gender-based violence, collaboration with partners, and resilience. The report highlights the importance of collaboration and learning in the activity's implementation, and notes that the activity's monitoring, evaluation, and learning system was robust and effective. The report also notes that the activity's branding and marking were consistent with USAID's branding guidelines, and that the activity's annexes were comprehensive and well-organized.