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Between Poverty and Fragility: Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali - Cross Posted

Created Oct 24 2024, 2:29 PM by Bruce Summers

Between Poverty and Fragility: Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali

The Accelerating Progress Toward Health Coverage Project (PACSU), funded by the World Bank, the GFF, and the Netherlands, has significantly improved access and quality of health services in Mali. The project has increased service quality from 37% to 81% and essential drug availability to 87%, with beneficiary satisfaction reaching 90%. Infrastructure improvements include 697 new buildings and 265 renovations, with 104 centers equipped with laboratories. This initiative has transformed health care for vulnerable populations, making it more affordable and accessible. Read the feature story.