The 24-month “Lafiyayyen Yara” (Healthy Child) project came to an end in 2023. The project aimed at reducing mortality in under-5 children through a community-based health systems strengthening approach that ensures that communities receive a core package of services. This included immunization, addressing negative social norms and practices, and strengthening infectious disease detection and referral systems through enhanced community-based surveillance in 22 health centers. The project strengthened health care in these facilities by strengthening the capacity of health center staff and community front-line workers in IPC (Infection prevention and control) protocols to provide treatment for measles, acute respiratory infections, malaria, and diarrhea for children under the age of 5. In addition, health facility staff received on-the-job coaching and mentoring, structured supportive supervision, and post-training assessments.

Based on facility needs assessments, CARE distributes drugs, contraceptives, diagnostic equipment, and other medical supplies, and consumables to health facilities (22 health facilities in 2023).

CARE leads Community-based dialogue sessions to address significant issues on maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH). Guided by model mothers and community volunteers, these sessions aim to tackle critical concerns, including the culture of silence around rape, domestic violence, and obstacles related to maternal and child health. Model mothers, serving as leaders, facilitated discussions with cultural sensitivity, ensuring the active participation of all community members. A total of 75,421 individuals (both male and female) were reached through awareness and information sessions in 2023.