Case Studies
These case studies represent examples of our work in partnering with ministries of health and strengthening health systems, including challenges, successes and lessons learned.
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 mortality was 80 to 90 per 1,000 live births, and 120 children per 1,000 died before… Read
Scaling Up Antenatal Syphilis Testing in Mozambique
Integrating health services into routine care requires action on multiple levels, including leadership and policy, delivery systems, donors and the community. The Ministry of Health in Mozambique has achieved a 95% screening rate for syphilis among pregnant women since… Read
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. Utilization of health services was very low with only about half of women receiving any… Read
Expanding HIV/AIDS Services for Pregnant Women in Côte d’Ivoire
In 2007, women in the northern part of Côte d'Ivoire had to visit multiple sites to piece together testing and care for HIV/AIDS. HAI partnered with the Ministry of Health to expand HIV services for pregnant women, with good results.… Read
Safe Places to Give Birth: Natalia
Women like Natalia are now able to give birth safely in comfortable health facilities that respect Timorese birthing traditions, improving the health of babies and mothers.… Read