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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today marked the end of its five-year health sector financing / health financing and governance reform project in Ethiopia. . The project has enabled more than 16 million people to cover their medical expenses through community-based health insurance programs.
The program allows participants to receive a special identity card providing direct access to hospitals and clinics. and a range of other health services, enabling them to overcome common and life-threatening diseases.
"A family can buy community health insurance for the cost of two chickens, and know that it will have insured health services in the country." Said Stephen Morin, deputy director of the mission's mission. USAID, at a special event highlighting the progress of reforms in the health sector.
"These families – who otherwise would have faced financial ruin or were left with the literal choice between life and death – are now more resilient, and more empowered to seek "
USAID has also worked with hospitals and health to help them use revenue from registration fees effectively. of community health insurance, which has risen to more than 66 million USD since 2013.
renovate facilities, purchase new equipment, supplies and drugs, and improve overall quality care. As a result, more than 90% of hospitals and health centers across the country – nearly 3,600 institutions – conserve and invest their own money to better serve their communities.
The project was completed in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Health and is only one example of how the United States is working to support self-sufficiency in the health sector in Ethiopia.
The United States is the largest bilateral donor to the health sector in Ethiopia with about $ 200 million a year for HIV / AIDS; malaria; maternal, neonatal and child health; nutrition; tuberculosis; and water, sanitation and hygiene.
Through USAID, the United States has provided $ 3.5 billion in humanitarian and development badistance to Ethiopia over the past five years.
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