Benin

By boosting health worker skills where needs are most critical, the ARS 3 Project is building long-term resilience so that by 2026, every Beninese mother and child can receive quality care, without exception.

• Jhpiego works in with four departments across nine key health zones to provide direct quality assurance to more than 50,000 people, ensuring that the care provided meets international standards for safety and effectiveness.

• Benin reduced neonatal mortality from 30 to 23 deaths per 1,000 live births between 2017 and 2022 by implementing Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care standards and upgrading technical medical facilities.

• For the first time, the country has recorded two consecutive years with fewer than 1,000 maternal deaths annually, confirming the direct impact of investments in Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care and the continuous professional development of health workers.