$271,857
Grant value
New-born and Child Health
Voluntary Services Overseas Ethiopia (VSO-E)
Ethiopia · Rural · Completed
About this grant
This project aims to reduce the new-born and child mortality rate in Benishagul Gumuz region of western Ethiopia by increasing access to quality MNCH services through the establishment of two fully equipped NICUs and HDUs in each of two hospitals, building the capacity of relevant health staff through training, on the job coaching and supervision, and strengthening support within the community for the health care needs of newborn children and expectant mothers.
76%
Pharo contribution
14306
Beneficiaries
$19
Cost per beneficiary
01/02/2015
Start date
15/05/2017
Close date
2 years
Length of grant
Objectives
-to reduce the neonatal mortality rate in the Pawe and Assossa hospitals in Benishangul Gumuz region by 50% through improved management of care for at-risk new-born children -to reduced child mortality in Pawe and Assossa hospitals in Benishagul Gumuz region 40% through improved access to quality patient-centred care -to strengthen community support for the health care needs of expectant mothers, newborns and children
Expected results
Two NICUs and two PHDUs established and operational in Pawe and Assossa hospitals -Neonatal nurses skill and knowledge improved through tailored trainings, on the job mentoring and coaching of international volunteers -Improved referral system as a result of better understanding of pregnancy complications
Impact indicators
Reduction of new-born mortality rate by 50% -Reduction of child mortality by 40% in the two targeted hospitals and -Increase in health-seeking behaviour by the community