Timor-Leste
Since its independence in 2002, Timor-Leste has been faced with the daunting task of rebuilding an entire infrastructure, including the health system. We have worked for more than 10 years in partnership with the Timorese Ministry of Health, focusing today on maternal and child health and improving the primary health care system. → Read More
Projects
Supporting Community Health Workers in Timor-Leste
Promotores Saude Familia (or "Family Health Promoters") needed materials to help them communicate key health practices for mothers and babies during home visits… Read More
Health Promotion Through Video: Maternal and Child Health and Child Spacing
We work with the Timorese Ministry of Health to create culturally relevant films that educate families about the importance of maternal child health services.… Read More
Making Health Facilities “Birth Friendly”
We are helping the Ministry of Health to design "birth friendly" health facilities that support women and their families during childbirth while also respecting Timorese traditions.… Read More
Success Stories
Service Data
- 84% -- percentage of women who had at least one prenatal care visit during their most recent pregnancy, up from 50% in 2003
Case Studies
Making Delivery Birth-Friendly in Timor-Leste
In 2004 when HAI commenced a maternal and newborn health program, maternal mortality was estimated at 800 per 100,000 live births and infant mortality was 80-90/1000 live births.… Read More
Publications
- Presentation: Timor-Leste Resources Catalogue (340KB, PDF)
- Paper: East Timor in transition: health & health care
- Presentation: Increasing Community Demand for Child Spacing: The MOH as Partner (888KB, PDF)
- Presentation: Strengthening Maternal and Newborn Care in Timor Leste (414KB, PDF)
Related Blog Posts
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The Guardian Features Timor-Leste’s Community Health Efforts
An article in the UK's Guardian talks about Timor-Leste's community health programs, which we… Read
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HAI’s Timor-Leste Country Director quoted on maternal health partnership with Ministry of Health
An article posted on IRIN Asia talks about the challenges facing maternal and child health… Read