Pathfinder Int. launches USAID’s $39mln “OSRA” Health Program in Egypt

Pathfinder Int. launches USAID’s $39mln “OSRA” Health Program in Egypt

Pathfinder International, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Population, launched the new $39 million USAID-funded health program “OSRA” at the Grand Egyptian Museum. The program aims to increase Egyptians’ access to high-quality voluntary family planning information, counseling, contraceptive methods and services, while promoting knowledge about reproductive health...

The 5-year USAID-funded OSRA program will target around 10.6 million people in 625 communities in 10 governorates in Egypt, initially rolling out in Sharkia, Fayoum, Sohag, Assiut, with plans to expand to Beheira, Dakahlia, Giza, Beni Suef, Menia, and Qena in the future.

USAID’s OSRA program is collaborating with the National Project for Family Development. The program is also supported by the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Council for Women, the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Endowment (Awqaf), the Church, and the governors of the participating governorates.

"Pathfinder's team comprises of international and Egyptian partners with vast technical expertise, history, relationships, and links to family planning and reproductive health and multisectoral development platforms inside Egypt. Our well-respected track records, deep understanding of the local context, and extensive infrastructure throughout Egypt will enable us to start the Program up rapidly,