USAID/KENYA & EA AFYA HALISI PROGRESS REPORT FOR Q1 FY 2021

The project works with the Kenya National Ministry of Health and four focus county governments to deliver quality, integrated services in family planning, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, nutrition, and health system strengthening. The project's primary goal is to improve the health outcomes of Kenyans, particularly in the areas of family planning, reproductive health, maternal and newborn health, child health, and nutrition. To achieve this goal, Afya Halisi focuses on strengthening the health system, improving the quality of care, and increasing access to health services. The project also aims to promote healthy behaviors and practices among the target population. Afya Halisi has made significant progress in the first quarter of FY 2021. The project has established a strong partnership with the Kenya National Ministry of Health and the four focus county governments, which has enabled the project to deliver quality services to the target population. The project has also made significant progress in strengthening the health system, improving the quality of care, and increasing access to health services. One of the key achievements of Afya Halisi in the first quarter of FY 2021 is the establishment of a robust monitoring and evaluation system. The project has developed a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan, which includes indicators for tracking progress towards the project's goals and objectives. The project has also established a data management system, which enables the project team to track and analyze data in real-time. Afya Halisi has also made significant progress in promoting healthy behaviors and practices among the target population. The project has implemented a range of interventions, including social and behavior change communication, community-based distribution of family planning commodities, and provision of reproductive health services. The project has also established a network of community health workers, who provide health education and promote healthy behaviors among the target population. In addition to these achievements, Afya Halisi has also made significant progress in strengthening the health system. The project has worked with the Kenya National Ministry of Health and the four focus county governments to strengthen the health system, improve the quality of care, and increase access to health services. The project has also established a range of partnerships with local and international organizations, which has enabled the project to leverage resources and expertise to support the project's goals and objectives.