Health Systems Report to Congress: Sustaining Health Gains, Building Systems - October 2009 [PDF, 3.2MB]
Strengthening the health systems of developing countries is a central goal of USAID health programming. Achieving this goal is critical to sustaining improvements in outcomes in health- or disease-specific areas and is a significant factor in supporting overall development in partner countries. Learn more
Report to Congress: Health-Related Research and Development Activities at USAID - September 2009 [PDF, 447KB]
Health research is integral to USAID’s ability to achieve its health and development objectives worldwide. In 2006, USAID outlined its five-year health research strategy. With this report, USAID provides an update on this strategy for using research funds to stimulate the development and introduction of key products through 2010. Significant progress has been made in many areas, influencing policies and programming on the ground in real time.