USAID Strengthens India's Health Outcomes through Local Partnerships

The United States and India are leveraging lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance health outcomes through USAID's MOMENTUM project. This initiative has successfully administered millions of COVID-19 vaccines, engaged local communities, and set new benchmarks for localized development and health system strengthening in India.

The United States and India are forging stronger health outcomes by learning from the COVID-19 pandemic, with USAID's 'Advancing Localization: Adapt, Enable, and Empower' event in New Delhi marking a significant milestone.

Representatives from various sectors gathered to celebrate the success of USAID's MOMENTUM project, which has administered over 15 million vaccines and improved health outreach in 18 Indian states through local partnerships.

Keynote speakers emphasized the project's role in overcoming vaccine hesitancy and reaching vulnerable populations, showcasing how local expertise and leadership can drive systemic, sustainable healthcare improvements.

(With inputs from agencies.)