Project/Programme Name | Pakur Mother and Child Survival Project |
Lead Organization | Healthbridge Foundation of Canada |
Timespan | 2011 > 2012 |
External Partners / Les partenaires extérieurs
Funding / Financement
themes / thèmes
- Community Systems Strengthening / Renforcement des systèmes communautaires
- Maternal & Child Health / Santé maternelle et infantile
Methodology / Méthodologie
The current project is working to bridge gaps in the current health infrastructure by addressing weaknesses at both the supply and demand sides of the healthcare system. From the supply side, it is working in synergy with the government at state and local levels to enhance the reach and effectiveness of services being delivered under the National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). From the demand side, the project is raising awareness amongst the local population to promote the use of preventative practices and care-seeking behaviour. Recognizing that women often do not have the freedom to seek health care, the project is also engaging men and mothers-in law to encourage shared decision making at the household level about MNCH practices.
Objectives / Objectifs
The overall objective is to improve the maternal and child health status through increased access to and usage of maternal and child health services in Pakur district of Jharkhand state, India. The specific objectives are to:
- To improve the delivery of health programs and services by addressing weaknesses at both the supply and demand sides of the maternal, newborn and child health system.
- To increase shared decision-making at the household level about maternal, newborn and child health practices.
Outcomes / Résultats
Expected outcomes:
- Increased capacity of government health officials at the state and local levels to design and deliver effective and gender-sensitive maternal, newborn and child health services (MNCH)
- Increased access to MNCH services for women and children
- Increased knowledge of proper MNCH practices amongst women and men
- Increased inter-spousal communication and shared decision making about MNCH practices at the household level
Expected Impact: Increased use of MNCH services by women and children 0-23 months. This includes antenatal and postnatal care, skilled attendant at birth, immunization, vitamin A supplementation, insecticide treated nets (ITNs) and treatment for childhood illness (diarrhea, malaria, pneumonia).
Annual Budget / Budget annuel
More than $500,000
