Fourth Quarter

Convened RH donors’ meeting to discuss financing gaps for 2018.

Conducted community sensitization & referral services by VHTs in 33 voucher covered Districts in East (Amuria, Budaka, Bududa, Bukedea, Pallisa, Butaleja, Katakwi, Kumi, Manafwa, Ngora, Serere, Sironko, Soroti, Kaberamaido, Kapchorwa, Bulambuli, Kween, Bukwo & northern Uganda (Alebtong, Amuru, Apac, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Lira, Otuke, Oyam, Dokolo, Nwoya, Kole, Pader, Agago and Amolatar); facilitated capacity building, awareness creation, and Advocacy for RH output-based approach for voucher services for the poor women at district, community, and private health facility levels in East &a

Developed RBF manual and RBF implementation is based on the RBF framework, with internal verification carried out by the extended DHMT. A set of indicators is used to monitor implementation of the agreed actions eligible for funding. Ministry of Health houses RBF within the Planning department and there is a focal point for RBF at the level of a Commissioner. The department has already commenced the role of supporting development of the RBF and recruitment of the RBF unit staff is in advanced stages

implementing the Results-based financing (RBF) to not only increase access to health services including RMNCAH but also improve quality of care in both the public and PNFP health facilities. National orientation was done and the RBF program was launched. MOH has trained trainers at national level who will roll out trainings at districts level starting May 2018.

Supports training of private health workers on provision of family planning services.