Improving access to Health Services in Brum Mayf'ah district of Hadramawt Governorate and Ataq and Haban districts of Shabwa Governorate. ltpgtFor more than ten years, FMF has been actively involved in Shabwa and Hadramout governorates, implementing diverse projects in health, nutrition, WaSH, FSL, and protection. Currently, with funding from UNFPA, FMF is supporting Emergency Obstetric Care (EmONC) in Ataq district. Additionally, FMF is implementing a TSFP and FSL program in various districts IN Hadramout governorates.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtUnder this allocation, FMF will coordinate with IOM, Human Access, and YARD organizations to avoid duplication of interventions and to ensure complementarity. FMF proposes a Health project aimed at improving access to healthcare services in the Ataq and Haban districts of Shabwa Governorate and the Brum Mayf'ah district of Hadramout Governorate. The project will benefit 24,869 beneficiaries, including men, women, boys, and girls from the host community, internally displaced populations, marginalized groups, and persons with disabilities residing in the catchment areas of six targeted healthcare facilities (HFs). Among the beneficiaries, 5,924 are in Ataq, 10,564 are in Haban, and 8,381 are in Brum Mayf'ah district.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtIn Ataq district, two HFs will be targeted, Al-Mubarak Health Center will be supported to provide Basic Emergency and Obstetric and Newborn Care services 24 hours per week in addition to the provision of other primary Health Care (PHC) services according to the Yemen Minimum Service (MSP) Package, the second HF in Ataq district is Al-Shabyka Health Unit which will be supported to provide PHC services according to MSP guideline.ltbrgtIn Haban district, the project will target one HF called the Maternity and Childhood Health Center to be supported to provide BEmOC services 24 hours per week in addition to providing primary Health Care services according to the MSP. Furthermore, In Haban district there will be the establishment of one Mobile Medical Clinic (MMC) to target the 2nd and 3rd zones and inaccessible remote areas and IDP sites.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtIn Brum Mayf'ah district in Hadramout Governorate, the project will target three HFs, one Health Center, and two Health Units. Al-Suphal HC will be supported to provide primary Health Care services in addition to the provision of BEmOC services offering 24/7 services to cater to the dispersed villages of Brum district. The primary objective of this initiative is to improve access to emergency services for a significant population of vulnerable beneficiaries, thereby reducing maternal and birth mortality rates. The other health Units are Radfan and A-Hara Health Units, which will be also supported to provide PHC services following the MSP. Moreover, one MMC will be established to cover the remote inaccessible areas.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtThe MSP package includes general consultation, trauma care, RH, IMCI, and EPI. A referral system will be activated for emergency cases requiring advanced medical care, with transportation fees covered. The targeted HFs face resource shortages and will receive support through incentives for HCWs, medications, equipment, furniture, and operational costs. Additionally, qualified psychologists will be recruited to train HCWs in providing psychosocial support at the targeted HFs.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtAt the community level, 30 Community Health and Nutrition volunteers (CHNVs), 10 CHNVS in each district, will be trained to provide community mobilization and awareness-raising activities and promote healthy habits in the targeted communities.ltbrgtTo address the cholera outbreak, the project focuses on improving WASH infrastructure at the targeted HFs. Water trucking will be provided initially for six months, with an exploration of sustainable options in collaboration with WASH partners. A water treatment system will be implemented and monitored to maintain proper chlorine levels. Handwashing and water points will be installed or rehabilitated, sanitation facilities will be improved, and efforts will be made to enhance medical waste management. Cleaning materials, PPE, and improved waste management measures will be provided to the HFs.ltbrgtlt/pgt