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From reach to outcome

In crisis settings, the immediate priority is preserving life. Long-term impact, however, is determined by what follows, whether interventions create the conditions for recovery, resilience and sustained progress.

As communities move from crisis towards recovery, the measure of success extends beyond the number of people reached to the quality and durability of outcomes achieved. South Sudan’s nutrition outcomes and Angola’s maternal health results demonstrate how life-saving interventions can strengthen the foundational assets communities need to recover and rebuild.

In South Sudan, ForAfrika screened 174,689 individuals for malnutrition in 2025. Among those treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), 99.97% recovered, while recovery among those treated for moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) reached 98%. Near-zero mortality was recorded.

These outcomes reflect more than effective service delivery. They indicate reliable access to quality nutrition support, even within one of the continent’s most complex operating environments and demonstrate the role of sustained interventions in protecting lives and supporting recovery.

In the same country, Penta 1 and Penta 3 vaccine dropout rates declined from 59% to 27%, meaning children who began their immunisation schedule were more than twice as likely to complete it during the reporting period. This points to improved continuity of care, increased trust in local health systems, and stronger access to essential healthcare services.

  • Areas of operation
  • Country Office

174,689

People screened for malnutrition in South Sudan

99.97%

Recovery rate for severe acute malnutrition (SAM)

59% → 27%

Reduction in vaccine dropout rates in South Sudan

In Angola, maternal health outcomes reflected similar progress in strengthening foundational systems. Across ForAfrika’s programmes, 55,195 births were supported during 2025. Within one antenatal programme, 21,331 facility-based deliveries resulted in 21,074 live births.

A total of 300 birth attendants, including 55 professional and 245 traditional birth attendants, received training. Traditional birth attendants also facilitated 247 referrals to health facilities, strengthening the connection between community-based care and formal health services.

These outcomes demonstrate the progression from crisis response to strengthened systems. While reach remains an important indicator, lasting impact is reflected in whether interventions preserve life, strengthen essential services and create the foundation for sustained recovery and resilience.

  • Areas of operation
  • Country Office

55,195

births supported in Angola

300

Birth attendants trained in Angola

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The hardest measure of humanitarian and development work is not how many people were reached but how many people changed.”

Leader Kwami Makumator
Country Director, South Sudan

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