

Since gaining its independence in 2002, Timor-Leste has made strides in rebuilding its infrastructure, institutional frameworks, and core human resources. However, recent data indicate that the country still lags behind in regional average life expectancy, malnutrition and undernutrition, and family planning. The Government of Timor-Leste faces multiple system-level challenges that impede its ability to deliver high-quality, affordable health services to address these key health issues.
The USAID Health System Sustainability Activity is helping Timor-Leste build a self-reliant health system that is well-governed, efficient, accountable, and responsive to people’s needs. Through close collaboration with local stakeholders, our work aims to:
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A summary of the USAID Health System Sustainability Activity in Timor-Leste.
Atividade iha Timor-Leste sei haforsa kapasidade Governu Timor-Leste nian ho efikáz no sustentável atu jere, finansia, no presta servisu esensiál saúde sira ne’ebé mak ho kualidade aas no asesível, iha tempu hanesan responsivu no responsável ba utilizadór no sosiedade sivíl sira.
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U.S. Charge d’ Affaires Tom Daley and USAID Mission Director Zema Semunegus join the representative from local non-governmental organizations and the Ministry of Health to launch the Heath Advocacy Network of Timor – Leste (REBAS- TL).
USAID Health System Sustainability Activity grantee, HAMNASA helps accelerate the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in the Timorese municipalities with the lowest vaccination rates: Bobonaro, Ermera, Ainaro, and Liquiça.
The USAID Health System Sustainability activity will work with Timorese officials to train health workers in rural communities on handling different vaccines, using cold chain equipment, and ensuring that community members have equal access to vaccines and essential health care.
Representatives of USAID and the government of Timor-Leste celebrated the start of the four-year, $15.6 million activity at a ceremony in Dili, the Timor-Leste capital, on July 2, 2021.