Additional Context: Emmanuel Ogharu, State Ministry of Health’s reproductive health coordinator in Ebonyi State, shared with EngenderHealth what he saw firsthand in the fallout of USAID’s rapid departure in his community. According to him, before the cuts, families could walk into a clinic and receive essential care: if their child had malaria, they could get antimalarial medicine; if a woman needed contraception, it was available; if someone was living with HIV, they had access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs. Tuberculosis treatments, maternal health supplies like uterotonics for inducing labor, and protective equipment were all supplied free of charge. Health workers were regularly trained, and clinics received supportive supervision to ensure quality care. Data systems were in place to track and respond to health needs in real time.

Source: EngenderHealth