Benin Health Systems and Services (HSSS) Activity

The USAID Integrated Health Services Activity (IHSA) helped reduce maternal and child mortality in 4 of Benins 12 departmentsAlibori, Atacora, Oum, and Plateaucovering nearly 3,500,000 people (34% of Benins total population).

By taking a systems approach based on stronger governance, leadership, and management, the project helped nearly two million children receive malaria preventive medication, connected survivors of gender-based violence with streamlined support, and expanded access to quality antenatal and postnatal care.

IHSA provided technical assistance to strengthen the delivery of high-impact malaria, family planning, maternal and child health, and gender-based violence services in the public sector while supporting the decentralization of the health system to local communities.

By fostering local ownership, strong governance, and citizen engagement in the health sector, the five-year project implemented interventions that can be sustained and built upon for years to come.