Context
The health system in Tajikistan is heavily hospital-centric. There are too few rural and urban health facilities, and these are poorly equipped and outdated. This also affects regional hospitals. There is also a lack of qualified family doctors who can provide prenatal care to pregnant women. Improving health care is a high priority in the government's current strategies.
Objective
The Tajik government is successfully implementing its national health strategy to improve medical care, particularly for mothers and newborns.
Approach
The project works in 28 partner districts on five thematic areas:
1.Improving health services
The project advises primary health facilities on optimizing their organization and medical procedures and processes, particularly in maternal and child care.
2.Expanding the referral system
The project advises the government on establishing a national referral system in line with international quality standards.
3.Maintain medical equipment
The project trains employees in government health facilities to use medical technology efficiently and effectively.
4.Train and develop health professionals
The project supports the skills of family doctors, nurses, and obstetric nurses. Through targeted training and continuing education, these professionals can provide health services that meet international and national standards.
5.Raise awareness of infection control
The project trains health professionals to contain infections, including COVID-19.