1. July 9, 2015 Frank Dimmock Washington D.C. PCUSA – World Mission

2. CAMEROUN D.R.CONGO ETHIOPIA GHANA KENYA LESOTHO LIBERIA MALAWI MALI NIGERIA SIERRA LEONE SOUTH SUDAN TANZANIA UGANDA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE BOTSWANA CHAD (CATHOLIC) CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SENEGAL TOGO ACTIVE NEW/ SMALL / INACTIVE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS / NETWORKS in AFRICA SOME FB NETWORKING June 2015

3. Christian Health Association of Liberia – CHAL 58 Health Facilities in 12 counties, coverage 25-30% population in rural areas EBOLA response – TRAINED: 450 Health Workers, 1000 Community Volunteers, & 155 Religious Leaders; PPE Distribution, Distributed 17 Containers of supplies to 81 Health Facilities; Communicated Health Messages, provided Transport & Improved Sanitation EBOLA OUTBREAK 2014/15

4. Linkages between church and community Christian health providers, and members of faith communities broadly, profess a commitment to compassionate, holistic health care Have access to committed, community volunteers through church groups Coverage of (access to) vulnerable populations (especially in rural areas) Training and development of Health Workers Flexibility to test new methods, strategies, or research Credibility, built around practical experience Experience in coordinating technical support and logistics for rapid response to outbreaks and emergencies Contribute resources for health from external donors PUBLIC HEALTH ‘VALUE ADDED’ BY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

5. ACHAP www.africachap.org Enhances the value of Christian Health Associations to a continental and international level – adding a 3 rd dimension Facilitates the exchange of ideas and important lessons (e.g. medical equipment maintenance, pharmaceutical supply & distribution, inventory control, health interventions) Health financing Human Resource Management and Training Advocacy and Partnerships Management and governance at national, synod/diocese, and institutional levels Health Information Systems Communication and logistical support Health Systems Strengthening

6. ACHAP PUBLICATIONS

8. ACHAP Partners WCC CHAs Difaem Cordaid Miserior ICCO IMA-WH CCIH CMMB PCUSA Tearfund World Bank USAID PEPFAR GLOBAL FUND DfID