Jawzjan PCH Project:

Jawzjan is a northern province of Afghanistan. Total population in all 11 districts of Jawzjan province has been estimated to be around 476700. Currently BDN delivers health care services to a total population of 197600, in 6 districts of Jawzjan province.

Bakhtar Development Network (BDN) started implementation of Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) in Jawzjan province on November 23, 2009. BDN is strongly committed to support Ministry of Public Health by provision of health care services in Jawzjan province through 9 health facilities (One District Hospital, Three Comprehensive Health Centers and 5 Basic Health Centers and 118 Heath Posts).

The main services which are being provided by BDN in Jawzjan province are:

1. Maternal and new born care
2. Provision of essential drugs
3. Medical supply
4. Control of communicable diseases
5. Nutrition
6. Mental health
7. Disability services

BDN simultaneously as a part of its objectives emphasizes on the capacity building of health workers through provision of learning opportunities (On the job trainings) in order to ensure that health care services are being provided in accordance with expectation of the people.

A functional referral system will be maintained between the different layers of health facilities and with other healthcare delivery networks supported by other organizations

List of Districts and Health facilities in Jawzjan Province.

1. Fayzabad
2. Aqcha
3. Khamyab
4. Khanaqa
5. Mardyan
6. Qarqin