Health – Centre for Knowledge and Development

Evaluation of BRIDGE IPC Training Programme (IPC Skills Training in Routine Immunization for Frontline Workers)

IPE CKD — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:15:30 +0000

Evaluation Report of BRIDGE-IPC Training Programme on building interpersonal communication skills in Routine Immunization among Frontline Workers. This evaluation was done by IPE Global in 5 states – Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Odisha, and Assam; in October 2021.

Leveraging mHealth for Continued Learning of Skilled Birth Attendants to Deliver Quality Care

IPE CKD — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:12:34 +0000

As many as 90% maternal and newborn deaths are preventable with the presence of a skilled birth attendant during delivery. Considerable investments have been made to create a workforce of skilled birth attendants through traditional training approaches. While these enhance knowledge and competencies of service providers, retention and practice diminish with time. In low income settings quality of care is constrained by lack of continuing education.

SNCU Quality of Care Index: Improving Quality of Care in Special Newborn Care Units

IPE CKD — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:08:44 +0000

Special Newborn Care Units (SNCU) Quality of Care Index (SQCI) uses SNCU online data for improving quality of care for small and sick newborns in 29 SNCUs in the states of Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. SNCU online includes demographic information, anthropometrics and vital statistics, admission criteria, treatment details, outcome status, bed occupancy etc

World Mental Health Report 2022

IPE CKD — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:15:28 +0000

The World Mental Health Report 2022, released by World Health Organization (WHO) elucidates the current scenario and scope of mental health. Using the lens of gender and economy it aims to catalyze action to inspire and inform better mental health for everyone, everywhere. Mental health systems all over the world are marked by overarching imbalances in information and research, governance, resources and services. The report concludes with two recommendations, first we must deepen the value and commitment we give to mental health as individuals, communities and governments. Secondly, the physical, social and economic characteristics of environments need to be reshaped to better protect mental health and prevent mental health conditions.

Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Days make a difference in Bihar

IPE CKD — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:12:37 +0000

Pregnant women and lactating mothers along with children and adolescent girls are provided with need- based integrated health and nutrition solutions on Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Days (VHSNDs) on an assured basis in the state. VHSNDs serve as days when not only health care checks are done and weights of pregnant women and children are recorded, but also where women are counselled on essential nutrition by them and their children. VHSNDs are proving useful to provide services as well as raise awareness on basic health needs among the community.

National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS 5)

IPE CKD — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:06:06 +0000

The recent NFHS-5 findings reveal 45% women and 44% men believe a husband is justified in beating his wife in 7 circumstances, 77% of women stay silent about domestic violence episodes. The pandemic resulted in increased cases of domestic violence, multiplied with social exclusion and increased financial burden.

Jharkhand Improving Access to Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

IPE CKD — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:36:51 +0000

Vriddhi is a USAID flagship program which supports scale up of high impact Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) interventions with the goal of preventing child and maternal deaths. It partners with governments of seven states and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI), uses a system based approach, leverages resources and establishes collaborative partnerships to expand the reach of RMNCH+A interventions.