USAID-2026-KEN-HEALTH: Strengthening Health Systems in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies in the Horn of Africa
USAID has issued a funding opportunity for a five-year cooperative agreement to strengthen health systems in complex humanitarian emergencies across the Horn of Africa, focusing on Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The strategic intent is to enhance the capacity of local health authorities and NGOs to deliver integrated primary health care, including maternal and child health, nutrition, and epidemic control, in conflict-affected and disaster-prone areas. The program emphasizes health in complex humanitarian emergencies, accountability to affected populations, and financial management of donor funds. A strong MEAL framework and data-driven decision-making are required to measure impact on morbidity and mortality reduction.
Strategic Overview
USAID has issued a funding opportunity for a five-year cooperative agreement to strengthen health systems in complex humanitarian emergencies across the Horn of Africa, focusing on Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The strategic intent is to enhance the capacity of local health authorities and NGOs to deliver integrated primary health care, including maternal and child health, nutrition, and epidemic control, in conflict-affected and disaster-prone areas. The program emphasizes health in complex humanitarian emergencies, accountability to affected populations, and financial management of donor funds. A strong MEAL framework and data-driven decision-making are required to measure impact on morbidity and mortality reduction.
Who is it For?
International NGOs, local consortia, and health sector capacity building organizations with at least 10 years of experience in humanitarian health programming in the Horn of Africa. Sub-awards to local organizations are mandated.
Priorities
Strengthening primary health care service delivery; health workforce capacity building; supply chain management for essential medicines; community health worker programs; and integration of mental health and psychosocial support.
Eligibility
Applicants must demonstrate technical expertise in health systems strengthening, experience with USAID cooperative agreements, and a financial management system compliant with 2 CFR 200. A pre-application conference is mandatory; applicants must submit a capacity assessment.
Path to Success
Phase 1 (Organizational Readiness): Complete GSLI's 'Financial Management for NGOs' and 'Grants Management Training Workshop' to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and audit readiness. Phase 2 (Contextual Analysis): Use 'Data Analysis for Project Management' to analyze health data and design adaptive programming. Phase 3 (Technical Implementation): Deliver 'Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies' and 'Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster' to build local health worker skills in conflict settings. Phase 4 (MEAL & Reporting): Embed 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning' for real-time impact measurement and accountability to affected populations.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Health in complex humanitarian emergencies
- Financial Management for NGOs
- Grants Management Training Workshop
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Persona: Public Health
Urgency: Normal