UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

Published purpose

The purpose of the project is to help to reduce maternal, infant and child mortality by implementing an effective immunization program. This project is based on strengthening the cold chain by introducing solar-powered equipment. Project activities include: (1) equipping health centres with solar refrigerators to allow the storage and distribution of vaccines and drugs; (2) training staff to install and maintain solar-powered equipment and to manage vaccines and biomedical waste; (3) equipping health centres with essential drugs and materials to provide emergency neonatal and obstetric care; and (4) training service providers in childhood diseases and emergency care. This project aims to improve the health status of women and children living in the targeted regions.