We partner with governments and ministries to support public sector health systems to become stronger and more resilient - including in fragile and conflict-affected states.

With support from multiple clients, including FCDO and USAID, we deploy long- and short-term technical experts with broad-ranging skills to work alongside government counterparts, build capaciities and impart critical knowledge.

Halcyon started out mainly as private sector-focussed experts, but over time we have expanded to incorporate strengthening the public health system.  We did this because we recognised that in many of the poorest and more remote locations in developing counties and fragile states the private sector is not the first choice for health services; it is the public sector where services are free and more widely available that has the greatest reach.  In many countries, however, the public sector health system is very weak and capacity is limited, and a long-term approach is required to strengthen systems.

We take a straightforward and pragmatic approach to health systems strengthening because in many locations complex solutions are not required.  Key areas of focus for Halcyon include health service delivery; health supplies; financing and information; leadership and governance.  We have provided ongoing technical support in countries with some of weak health systems including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda for programmes supported by FCDO, USAID, UNICEF, WHO and others.