On Going Projects

Provision of Primary & Secondary Healthcare Services – Kapisa Province (HER AF2 Project)

Duration: 1 October 2025 – 31 December 2026
Donor: UNICEF
 

OCED is currently implementing a comprehensive health project in Kapisa Province under the Health Emergency Response Additional Financing 2 (HER AF2) initiative. The project strengthens primary and secondary healthcare services, improves access for vulnerable populations, and enhances the overall resilience of the provincial health system.

Who We Serve

The total population of Kapisa is 649,100, and the project directly benefits more than 191,000 vulnerable individuals, including:

• Women and girls, particularly pregnant and lactating women
• Children under five, including infants
• People with disabilities
• Internally displaced families, returnees, and remote communities

Where We Work

OCED has a total staff of 785 employees, consisting of 525 males and 260 females. OCED supports 47 health facilities, including:

• Kapisa Provincial Hospital
• 2 District Hospitals
• 7 Comprehensive Health Centers
• 17 Basic Health Centers
• 19 Sub-Health Centers
• 1 Prison Health Center

What We Are Doing

OCED is currently delivering:

• Maternal, newborn, and child health services
• Routine immunization and nutrition programs
• Management of communicable diseases
• Mental health and psychosocial support
• Emergency, referral, and diagnostic services
• Community outreach through CHWs and mobile health teams

We are also strengthening:

• Medicine and vaccine supply chains (via mSupply)
• Cold chain systems and medical logistics
• Infection prevention, waste management, and facility readiness
• Monitoring, data reporting (DHIS2), and quality assurance
• Environmental and social safeguards, including GRM mechanisms

Expected Impact

This ongoing project aims to:

• Reduce preventable illness and maternal/child mortality
• Improve nutrition and immunization coverage
• Expand access to quality healthcare in underserved areas
• Enhance emergency response for IDPs and returnees
• Build a stronger and more reliable health system in Kapisa

OCED remains committed to delivering equitable, life-saving healthcare services aligned with national standards and community needs across Kapisa Province.

Community-Based Nutrition Initiative (CBNI) Project in Takhar and Baghlan:
The Community-Based Nutrition Intervention (CBNI) project is currently being implemented in Takhar and Baghlan provinces with the goal of improving the nutritional status of children under five, adolescent girls, and pregnant and lactating women. This initiative focuses on promoting essential nutrition actions through community health workers, family health action groups, and community engagement.

Through awareness sessions, home visits, and counseling services, the project empowers families with practical knowledge on child feeding, hygiene, maternal nutrition, and growth monitoring. CBNI also supports early identification and referral of malnourished children to health facilities.

Our organization, in close coordination with local health authorities and partners, is committed to strengthening community capacity and contributing to a sustainable reduction in malnutrition in these provinces.

The Community-Based Nutrition Intervention (CBNI) is a vital public health project implemented by OCED in Takhar and Baghlan provinces. The project aims to address the persistent challenges of malnutrition among vulnerable populations, particularly children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls. Malnutrition remains a major health concern in Afghanistan, leading to preventable illness, poor growth, cognitive impairments, and even death. Through the CBNI project, OCED strives to improve nutritional outcomes and promote long-term behavior change at the household and community level.

The summary of the ongoing project is presented in the following table: