Completed project
Support for the Mother-Child Health Continuum (ACOSME)
October 2016 to September 2022
Global Affairs Canada, with a contribution of CAD $11,052,087, including CAD $139,800 from CECI
Funder
International Health Unit (UHI of UdeM)
449,675 people
The ACOSME project aims to promote higher-quality healthcare services for mothers and pregnant women by optimizing the management of facilities at various territorial levels, in alignment with Haiti’s national priorities (Health Master Plan 2012-2022 and National Strategic Plan for Reproductive Health and Family Planning 2013-2016).
In partnership with Haiti's Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), the initiative seeks to enhance the accessibility and cultural acceptability of healthcare services for targeted populations. The project strengthens healthcare infrastructure by providing quality equipment and carrying out rehabilitation work. Its objective is to ensure a sustainable and qualitative healthcare offering for mothers and children.
The accompaniment (rather than substitution) approach adopted in this project requires significant involvement from key stakeholders at the departmental and local levels to achieve results and ensure the sustainability of progress made.
Perinatal Services
Raising awareness about the importance of health centers for newborn care
In Haiti, maternal and infant mortality rates are very high. At the start of the project, there were 81 child deaths per 1,000 live births and 480 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Local healthcare services were underutilized due to poor quality, geographical remoteness, lack of medication, and high service costs. ACOSME improves the supply and quality of these services to encourage their use and reduce mortality. Building trust in these services is key to the project's success.
The integration of services at the community level is increasingly recognized as a best practice for improving maternal and child health. It leverages all consultation opportunities to ensure service continuity, including obstetric emergencies. These strategies rely on coordinated interventions by healthcare providers, community members, and civil society.
As the primary stakeholders, women are essential to raising awareness in their communities. ACOSME supported the creation of Women’s Committees for Health Services (CFUs), which now serve as intermediaries between healthcare institutions and the population. CFUs promote the use of improved services with better quality and management.
Results That Matter
New health centers and improved services to meet the needs of the Haitian population
3
new health centers (construction and equipment purchase)
1 050 922
residents of the Northern Department will benefit from improved healthcare system coverage
16
institutions supported to improve the availability and quality of care for women
46,957
Canadians reached through awareness and engagement activities
Our partners
Thank you to our financial, consortium and implementation partners, without whom this project would not be possible.
