Global Presence
Rural Expansion of Afghanistan Community-based Healthcare (REACH)
Project Date: 2003–2006
In May of 2003, USAID awarded MSH a three-year contract to improve access to basic health services for Afghans and to strengthen the national health system. The goal of the REACH Program is to improve the health of women of reproductive age and children under five. REACH is ensuring that an estimated 7.5 million people in underserved areas of Afghanistan have access to a basic package of health services. REACH is strengthening the existing national health system by assisting with the development of policies and standards, building systems for human resources and health information, training nearly 7,000 health service providers including more than 6,000 community health workers and empowering women and communities to protect their health through training and education.
By working closely with counterparts in Afghanistan and the international community, REACH is addressing immediate needs while ensuring rapid start-up activities are consistent with long-term development objectives.
By working closely with counterparts in Afghanistan and the international community, REACH is addressing immediate needs while ensuring rapid start-up activities are consistent with long-term development objectives.