Provision of primary health care  services to drought affected population including women children, people with disability living in the hard to reach areas in Badghis province of Afghanistan. ltpgtIn line with the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) 2024, and to respond to the increased health needs in drought-affected areas of Badghis province, World Vision (WV) proposes a project aimed at expanding access to healthcare for populations living in hard-to-reach areas by deploying two mobile health and nutrition teams (MHNTs) in Bala Murghab and Muqur, and ensuring continued service delivery in two existing health facilities (HFs) in Bala Murghab and Ghormach districts. The project ensures the delivery of high-quality healthcare services, preventing the spread of communicable diseases, and managing outbreaks effectively. The focus is on expanding access to essential life-saving health and nutrition services (nutrition part submitted separately), managing non-communicable diseases, securing essential medical supplies, providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services and supporting widespread vaccination initiatives. Collaboration with health and nutrition clusters will be central to WV's approach, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, and response capabilities. The project supports community-based interventions and active community engagement, ensuring that healthcare delivery is aligned with the voices, priorities, and concerns of those affected. This is crucial for creating a healthcare system that is responsive, sensitive, and accountable to the needs of the community. Safety and accessibility are key priorities, especially for women, girls and persons with disabilities. The project focuses on recruiting female staff and providing services in locations that are within easy reach of the community. The MHNTs and HFs will offer a range of services, including reproductive health, newborn health, and non-communicable diseases detection and treatment. The project is also dedicated to enhancing MHPSS services. Moreover, the strategy includes a strong commitment to preventative and curative nutrition services, integrated with the overall health response (separate proposal). Accountability to affected populations (AAP) is a cornerstone of the project, with health workers trained on protection in emergencies to ensure that protection is mainstreamed at all steps. Furthermore, the health care providers will be oriented on the protection in emergency and the project will ensure children and adults be protected and safeguarded. A significant focus will be placed on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) training for 200 key community members. This initiative is designed to enhance community mobilization and ensure a thorough orientation on AAP. To facilitate this, the project will implement a multi-channel feedback mechanism, including a dedicated hotline, an accountability phone number, complaint boxes, and face-to-face meetings. These tools will serve as vital links between the community and the project implementers, enabling the identification of challenges and ensuring that responses are timely and accountable. This level of community involvement is crucial for the success of the project, as it empowers local stakeholders and fosters a sense of ownership and collaboration in addressing health and nutrition needs. Taking into account all factors, the project is to enhance healthcare accessibility for an estimated 87,600 individuals in supported districts, including 13,140 persons with disabilities, in the drought-affected and hard-to-reach areas. The plan involves the establishment of two MHNTs, as well as taking over primary healthcare delivery in two existing HFs. The MHNTs and HFs will operate six days a week, offering a comprehensive range of services including Outpatient Department (OPD) care, midwifery, vaccinations, MHPSS, health education, and nutrition and WASH as an integral part (separate AHF proposal). This holistic approach is a core component of the proposal, aiming to significantly improve the health and nutrition status of the most vulnerable communities.  ltbrgtlt/pgt