A reproductive health service provision and capacity-building project was discontinued in Uganda, resulting in an immediate termination of support to public health care sites and an estimated funding loss of $2 million.
Date: 11/25
Region: Africa
Country: Uganda
Topic: Health, Gender Equality & Inclusion
Policy Lens: Global Health Security
Entry Type: Operational Impact
Additional Context: This project was implemented by Marie Stopes Uganda and the University Research Co. in collaboration with the Ugandan government. The $140 million grant from USAID was meant to continue until 2027.
This program operated across 76 districts and seven regions to provide underserved communities with people-centered care, as well capacity-building of the health workforce to improve maternal, child health, HIV and contraception services.
Devex Researcher Note: According to NPR, Uganda was one of the countries 'hardest hit' by the loss of USAID funds.
Source: MSI