The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input for a new health initiative in Afghanistan aimed at enhancing equitable access to quality health and nutrition services, particularly for women and children. This Request for Information (RFI) invites organizations and individuals to provide insights and recommendations on addressing critical health challenges, leveraging private sector opportunities, and improving health information access for women and girls. The initiative is crucial in light of ongoing health issues in Afghanistan, including high maternal and infant mortality rates and low vaccination coverage. Responses to this RFI are due by June 7, 2024, and should be directed to Amanullah Baheer at abaheer@usaid.gov. This opportunity is part of the fiscal year 2025 planning and is categorized under discretionary funding with no cost-sharing requirements.

Health Request for Information RFI No. 72030624RFI00006.pdf

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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a new health initiative in Afghanistan aimed at enhancing access to quality health and nutrition services, particularly for women and children. The RFI, referenced as 72030624RFI00006, invites responses from organizations and individuals to inform potential USAID interventions. The background indicates significant health advancements in Afghanistan but highlights ongoing issues such as high maternal and infant mortality rates, acute malnutrition, and low vaccination coverage.

USAID seeks input on critical health challenges, opportunities to leverage the private sector, improving health information access for women and girls, and enhancing health services in urban areas. Respondents are expected to provide recommendations on approaches to improve health behaviors, data management, and cross-sectoral contributions to health outcomes, along with suggested geographic targeting. Responses are required by June 7, 2024, and are intended solely for planning as no applications or proposals will be accepted at this stage.

ATTENTION: All Interested PartiesThe United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Afghanistan, is seeking input from interested organizations and individuals who may provide information, opinions, and recommendations in response to the questions outlined in this RFI for potential USAID interventions to increase equitable access to and utilization of quality health and nutrition services and adoption of healthy behaviors, especially for women and children in targeted areas. This is not a solicitation. This Request for Information (RFI) notice is solely issued for information and planning purposes only. Responses to this notice are not considered an application and will not be accepted or evaluated by the Government as a result of this RFI. Only responses with the information requested in this RFI will be reviewed. Responses received may be used for planning and design purposes. USAID is exploring the design of a new health activity to increase equitable access to and utilization of quality health and nutrition services and adoption of healthy behaviors, especially for women and children. This RFI solicits information, opinions and recommendations from interested organizations and individuals related to the questions below.Please refer to the attached RFI document for more details.

Amanullah Baheer, Sr. Acquisition &amp; Assistance Specialist

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