Community-Based Primary Health Care Program
Pro Pride has implemented a holistic Community-Based Primary Health Care Program designed to expand access to essential health services for underserved communities in the Merkato and Entoto areas of Addis Ababa. The program prioritized women, children, and youth through integrated preventive, promotive, and curative services.
Key Service Areas
Immunization & Child Health
- Routine immunization for children under one year
- Growth monitoring and health education for mothers
Reproductive & Maternal Health
- Family planning services
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Safe delivery services
- Counseling on reproductive health
Curative Services (Clinics in Merkato & Entoto)
- General medical consultations
- Laboratory examinations
- Essential drugs dispensed (valued at Birr 1,112,652.90)
- Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) for HIV
- 11,297 people reached (7,204 women and 4,093 men)
Environmental & Community Health
- Hygiene and sanitation education
- Community health information, education, and communication (IEC) activities
Program Achievements
Reach
- 133,459 community members served (over 60% women)
- Continuous service provided from 1996–2008 through two fully operational polyclinics
HIV Prevention Integration
- Counseling and linking FP, ANC, and STI clients to VCT
- Strong referral pathways to external health facilities for:
- ART services
- PMTCT services
- Reinforced connection between reproductive health and HIV prevention
Sustainability & Transition
- Pro Pride’s polyclinics served marginalized groups for 12 years
- Clinics were successfully handed over to the government in 2008 to ensure long-term service continuity
Strategic Approach
| Strategy Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement | Mobilized local leaders, volunteers, and Health Extension Workers to generate demand and trust for preventive and MCH services. |
| Integrated Delivery Network | Linked two clinics with eleven outreach posts to ensure care is available at the most local level. |
| Health Promotion | Conducted hygiene and reproductive health education to support behavior change across households and youth groups. |
Impact Highlights
- 2 clinics + 11 posts delivering healthcare where it’s needed most.
- Reached thousands of mothers and children, offering regular immunizations, maternity support, and family planning services.
- A long-standing program, it has operated since the organization’s founding in 1995 under Pro Pride’s broader integrated development strategy.
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Email: info@propride.org
Phone: +251 11 663 0144 | +251 91 120 0602
Address: Sister NGOs Building, Yeka Sub‑city, Woreda 9 (near Athletics Federation), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Branches:
– Dire Dawa: Kezira, Kebele 03 – Tel: +251 25 112 5143
– Addis Ababa: Lideta Sub‑City,