World Health Organization Health Systems Strengthening

The project aims to strengthen national and local primary healthcare systems in 10 priority countries to enhance continuing essential health services in the context of COVID-19. Project activities include: (1) providing Gender Equity and Human Rights technical assistance to Primary Health Care strategies and guidance; (2) training of medical personnel in clinical management of patients with COVID-19; and (3) strengthening national procurement plans and supply chain processes. This project targets disadvantaged populations including those in vulnerable situations such as sex workers adolescent girls and young women. It also targets lesbian gay bisexual transgender intersex and others (LGBTI+) focusing on gender equality and human rights.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened equitable and resilient primary health services in targeted countries particularly in regard to COVID-19 response and recovery; and (2) strengthened equitable and resilient primary health care system governance in targeted countries particularly in regards to COVID-19 response and recovery.