Our Results

Improved Community Health Program, Liberia

Stand Out Results:

  • Children receiving vaccinations for all three diseases covered by the “DPT vaccination” (diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus) increased from 13 percent to 90 percent.
  • Measles immunization coverage increased from 22 percent to 82 percent.
  • Rate of oral rehydration therapy use increased from 17 percent to 74 percent.
  • Percentage of pregnant women receiving at least two tetanus toxoid vaccinations rose from 7 percent to 68 percent.
  • Percentage of pregnant women taking two doses of Fansidar to prevent malaria rose from 1 percent to 36 percent.
  • Knowledge about sexually transmitted infections and HIV knowledge increased by almost 90 percent.


Project: Improved Community Health Program, Liberia

Funders: USAID

Budget: $11.5 Million

Country/Timeframe: Liberia/2003–2008

The Problem: Liberia’s past 20-plus years of brutal conflict has resulted in a steady decline in the already scarce social services. This has been a major barrier to the expansion and delivery of reproductive and primary health care services throughout the country. 

Long-Term Goal of Project: To increase the use of primary health care services through the participation of civil society in the three counties of Nimba, Bong and Monteserrado.


Project Objectives:

  • Increase knowledge on malaria prevention and treatment.
  • Increase immunization coverage.
  • Improve reproductive health service delivery.
  • Increase community participation in the prevention and treatment of common illnesses.
  • Implement Behavior Change Campaigns to sensitize communities on improved health practices.

Direct Beneficiaries: 330,891 individuals at 37 clinics and their catchment areas.