national reproductive health strategy - Ministry of Public Health ...

National Reproductive Health Strategy (2012–2016)Government Policy StatementsPolicy, Vision, Mission and Goal Statements of the National Reproductive Health StrategyPolicyThe Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is committed to/should work effectively and efficiently toreduce high levels of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by serving as steward ofReproductive Health services: motivating, mobilizing, setting standards, monitoring progress,coordinating and collaborating with partners in RH services.VisionHealthier families in Afghanistan where all individuals would have access to comprehensivereproductive health information and quality services throughout their lifecycleMissionTo improve the reproductive health status of families in Afghanistan by ensuring the provision ofquality reproductive health care services and the promotion of reproductive health in an equitableand sustainable manner.GoalThe goal of the reproductive health strategy is to improve the reproductive health status of familiesin Afghanistan through the provision of integrated reproductive health services in partnership withcommunities, development partners and the private sector.The following other government policy and strategy statements related to reproductive health (RH)are in place:Afghanistan National Development Strategy, 2008–2013The National Development Strategy emphasizes: Leadership at all levels in policy formulation and translating policies into concrete actions toensure that actions are geared toward attaining the specified goals;Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of health care services inorder to ensure quality, equity and efficiency of the health system;Coordinating the contributions of all national and international agencies involved in thehealth and nutrition sector, upholding standards and mapping services to avoid duplicationand gaps;Decentralization of appropriate responsibility and managerial autonomy to the provinciallevel;Increasing the active participation of communities in the management of their local healthcare services through developing strong, active participatory links with shura (communitycommittees) and training and supporting community health workers; andDeveloping legislation and regulations to facilitate growth and assure quality in the privatesector provision or civil service provision of health care services.Health and Nutrition Sector Strategy, 1387-1391 (2007/08–2012/13)The Health and Nutrition Sector (HNS) is committed to ensuring that development partners deliverthe different components of reproductive health as an integrated package. In maternal health, theHNS is committed to increasing the access for mothers and women of childbearing age to qualityPage 4