Health

In the Health sector, Australia's aid program is working with the Indonesian Government to strengthen key elements of Indonesia's national and sub-national health systems. Australia in partnership with Indonesia has a particular focus on:

1. Maternal and Neonatal Health;
2. Health Systems Strengthening;
3. HIV Care and Prevention; and
4. Emerging Infectious Diseases (Avian Influenza)

In 2007-08, under Australia's new White Paper budget initiatives a new health systems strengthening program and an HIV/AIDS partnership will be launched. Health system strengthening programs will include a strong focus on improving maternal and neonatal health services in Eastern Indonesia.

This program works to strengthen the function of national and regional health systems by supporting health sector reform and management. Support under this program targets effective service delivery, including increased access for the poor and provision of community based health services.

Australia's health program supports delivery of cost-effective disease prevention and treatment with a particular focus on assisting those in most need, particularly women and children.

Current activities within the Health Sector:

• Australia Indonesia Partnership for Maternal & Neonatal Health (AIP MNH)
• Health Systems Strengthening
• UNICEF Papua Women and Child Health
• Indonesia HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Project/Program
• Avian influenza

Joint Donor Projects:

• Independent Monitoring and Evaluations Team (IMET)

Recently Completed Projects:

• Women's Health and Family Welfare Project (WHFW)
• Improving Maternal Health in Eastern Indonesia (IMHEI)

This page was last updated on 3 October 2007

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