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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

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

Community Health Services in Timor-Leste

Community Health Services in Timor-Leste

In Timor-Leste, about three-quarters of the population live in rural areas with little access to a health facility. In order to bring services and health promotion information to people… Read More

Making Health Facilities “Birth Friendly”

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… Read More

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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

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Case Studies

Integrating Child Spacing with Maternal Care in Timor-Leste

Integrating Child Spacing with Maternal Care in Timor-Leste

In 2006, when HAI launched a program to promote the healthy timing and spacing of children in Timor-Leste, maternal mortality was estimated at 660 per 100,000 live births.  Infant… Read More

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In-Country Partners

  • Alola Foundation
  • Bibi Bulak
  • Cooperativa Café Timor

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Health Alliance International

We are a nongovernmental organization that supports governments in strengthening health systems and providing health care for all. We are affiliated with the University of Washington.

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Health Alliance International

Physical Address
4534 11th Ave NE
Seattle
WA
98105
USA
Telephone Numbers
Work: (206) 543-8382
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http://www.healthallianceinternational.org/

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  • Page URL: http://www.healthallianceinternational.org/programs/country/timor-leste/