Year 8 – 3rd Quarter Report: Integrated Family Health Program Plus/Evidence to Action (IFHP+/E2A)

in collaboration with local government and non-government partners. The program supports USAID-Ethiopia's Strategic Objective of 'Investing in People' with an overall life-of-program goal of Improved Family Health. The program area related elements are Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, including malaria. The program operates in 300 Woredas of Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, and Tigray, and to a lesser extent in Benishangul Gumuz and Somali regions. The program establishes links with HIV/AIDS and Malaria programs. The program's four results are: Improved health practices at the household and community levels, Improved availability and quality of health services, products, and information, Key elements of health system strengthened to support health services, and Systematic program learning to inform policy and program investment. During the past nine months, IFHP+/E2A performed well, executing most of the planned activities and showing promising performance as measured against the annual plan. The program is likely to meet annual targets that will contribute to meeting targets of the Life of Program. Some key achievements of IFHP+/E2A for PMP indicators include: 3,079 pre-arranged marriages cancelled/deferred, 3,632 people attended training on communication and counselling skills, 3,868 religious and community leaders attended training on Women's and Girls' health, and 970 suspected obstetric fistula cases identified and referred for services. The program also provided support to the information revolution and vital registration. IFHP+/E2A is a member of the National Advisory Committee that coordinates the implementation of the road map for the information revolution of the HSTP. The program consistently worked with NAC on different manual standardization and supported the process of Vital Events Registration, Information revolution road map, and audiovisual material development Process with FMoH- PPD. IFHP+/E2A supported the 6th Annual Health sector Women and Youth Affairs structure review and planning meeting. The meeting brought together more than 80 participants from the Parliament, regional, city administrations, and federal agencies working on mainstreaming gender issues in the health sector and priority program areas. The annual review emphasized prioritizing women and youth issues as the key milestone of development, focusing on equity and quality health services for all citizens. The program's achievements in the past nine months demonstrate its commitment to improving family health in Ethiopia. The program's focus on health practices, health services, and health system strengthening is essential for achieving the program's overall goal of Improved Family Health. The program's collaboration with local government and non-government partners, as well as its establishment of links with HIV/AIDS and Malaria programs, highlights its commitment to a comprehensive approach to health development. The program's support for the information revolution and vital registration, as well as its participation in the National Advisory Committee, demonstrates its commitment to improving health information systems and promoting evidence-based decision-making. The program's emphasis on gender mainstreaming and women's empowerment is also noteworthy, as it recognizes the critical role that women play in promoting health and well-being in their communities. Overall, the IFHP+/E2A program has made significant progress in the past nine months, demonstrating its commitment to improving family health in Ethiopia. The program's focus on health practices, health services, and health system strengthening, as well as its commitment to gender mainstreaming and women's empowerment, make it an essential partner in promoting health development in Ethiopia.