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DMPA Injectable Contraceptive Introduction in India
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India has a high unmet need for FP services, especially contraceptive services for young, newly married, couples with few or no children. The Support to the Public Sector Roll-out of DMPA project addressed this challenge. It provided contraceptive…
Abt Leads USAID’s Integrated Health Program in the DRC
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Despite progress in health indicators, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains among the lowest-ranked countries in health outcomes such as maternal and neonatal mortality and vaccination coverage. Root causes include fiscal and capacity…
Fiji Health Sector Support Program
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Senior and middle-management within Fiji’s Ministry of Health needed the knowledge and skills to incorporate gender and social inclusion into their roles and work. A gender equality and social inclusion assessment conducted by Abt highlighted gaps in the…
Strengthening Systems for Better Health in Nepal
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While Nepal has successfully reduced overall mortality among mothers and children under five, there is still room for improvement in equitable delivery of quality maternal, child, newborn, and reproductive health services.
Controlling the HIV Epidemic in Mozambique
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Mozambique has the eighth highest HIV prevalence in the world, with 12.6 percent of adults living with HIV, and one of the highest HIV mortality rates. The country has made strides in testing people for HIV and providing treatment. But a high proportion…
Gympie Nurse Practitioner Program Evaluation
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A high number of non-urgent cases that could be addressed by general practice (GP) doctors are presenting unnecessarily at hospital emergency departments (EDs); these are potentially avoidable. Strategies that can save ED health professionals’ time also…
Improving Nutrition for Tajik Mothers and Children
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The primary goal of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Healthy Mother Healthy Baby (HMHB) activity in Tajikistan is to improve the nutritional status of mothers and children under two and reduce their morbidity and mortality rates. To…
Should You Volunteer for that Pro-Bono Assignment?
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Taking on a pro bono assignment offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Four Strategies to Improve Mental Health During COVID-19
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The mental health effects of the pandemic disproportionately affect marginalized populations and require multiple, long-term, intersectional strategies.