Early lifesaving response to communities projected to be most affected by El Nino induced riverine flooding in Luuq District through provision of emergency health services. ltpgtThe proposed intervention aims to address the critical healthcare needs of the underserved population in Luuq district, focusing on approximately 4,800 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 7,200 members of the host community. This initiative will be carried out by ADA in collaboration with Ministry of Health (MOH) through the District Medical Officer, local authorities, and other health-related partners. Coordination with the health cluster will be a key element to ensure the efficient delivery of life-saving services to the most vulnerable residents of the district.ltbrgtThe primary goal of this intervention is to provide essential and inclusive healthcare services to a population that has been experiencing significant barriers in accessing basic health services. This includes children, pregnant and lactating mothers, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities in various locations across Luuq. Currently, these individuals often have to travel up to 10 kilometers to access healthcare services, which is a major obstacle to their well-being.ltbrgtTo address these challenges comprehensively, ADA plans to collaborate closely with all stakeholders to establish affordable, accessible, and inclusive health services for both vulnerable IDP and host communities. The proposed strategy involves setting up one static health unit and two outreach units in 11 locations across Luuq district that currently lack adequate access to basic healthcare services. These locations include Xero Koowaad, Banmunduli, Halako IDP, Miradhubow, Madhaway, Hoodey, Kulmiye IDP, Dhuyacley IDP, Dogob, Abdikheyr, and Caracase. Additionally, ADA will construct waiting areas in nine out of these 11 sites to ensure that dignified assistance is provided in a safe and accessible environment. ADA will also procure quality medical supplies from approved vendors as per the WHO/ECHO and USAID approved list. ADA will also ensure the project activities are well integrated with the proposed WASH project under this allocation to maximize people reached with hygiene and cholera kits during the emergency. The project will prioritize linking acutely malnourished children aged 6-59 months who are screened at the fixed facility and outreaches to nutrition programs.ltbrgtTo ensure the provision of quality care, health workers (Nurses midwives and clinical officers) will be competitively recruited and given refresher training on various aspects of healthcare, including Standard Treatment Guidelines, Clinical Management of Rape, Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), PSEA and Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The training will be provided through off-job and on-job platforms. The initiative will also facilitate specialized services requiring referrals to nearby hospitals, and ADA will collaborate closely with other NGOs, such as Trócaire, responsible for managing referral health facilities to ensure functional linkages and referral pathways. This intervention will also enable the riverine communities to get access to health services through the mobile outreach clinics. This multi-pronged approach aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the vulnerable populations in Luuq district.ltbrgtThe intervention also enables ADA to deploy trained health workers to manage the CTC beyond the support currently provided by Trocaire through SHF. As part of this exit strategy, ADA will provide support to the Luuq District Health Office to develop an Emergency Response Plan, which will serve as the foundation for managing responses and coordinating efforts in the area. Additionally, this support will facilitate the establishment of a Community Health Committee, which will play a vital role in community referrals and assisting in the supervision and monitoring of CHWs and provision of community feedback. ltbrgtADA will also collaborate with HAPPEN and HOD who are implementing services in the FSL and Shelter sectors in the same sites, in line with the HCT-endorsed integrated response framework.ltbrgtlt/pgt