; (B) are low- or middle-income countries; or (C) are located in regions with weak health systems. (7) Relevant partner entities The term relevant partner entities means each of the following: (A) The governments of other donor countries. (B) International financial institutions. (C) Nongovernmental organizations. (D) Faith-based organizations. (E) Professional organizations. (F) The private sector. (G) Multilateral organizations. (H) Local and international civil society groups. (I) Local health workers. (J) International organizations. (c) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States, in partnership with priority countries and relevant partner entities, to establish and implement a coordinated, integrated, and comprehensive strategy to end preventable child and maternal deaths and ensure healthy and productive lives by— (1) focusing on bringing to scale the highest-impact, evidence-based interventions that address the leading causes of maternal, newborn, and child mortality in each priority country; (2) ensuring equitable access to essential health services for the most vulnerable populations, with a focus on country and community ownership; (3) designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs in a manner that enhances transparency and accountability, increases sustainability, and improves outcomes in priority countries