With funding from UNICEF Mali, ICHESS supported the Government of Mali in introducing and operationalizing the reform of free primary health care (health and nutrition) for mothers and children under five, as part of universal health coverage.

I. Support for the introduction of the reform

1. 70 national and regional experts trained in health systems analysis and priority strategies for free health care
2. Investment case finalized, with financing strategies for free health care
3. Political validation of financing strategies and establishment of an implementation support committee

II. Support for the operationalization of the reform in 5 demonstration districts before scale-up to the other 70 health districts

1. 25 national and district experts trained in free health care reform, operational planning and performance monitoring
2. Mapping of health partners and financing in the 5 demonstration districts
3. Annual operational plans for the implementation of free health care

Place: Bamako, Mali, 2020–2021