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MNCH Program, District Attock. By: Dr. Saeeda Khatoon DMCH, MCPS. Ex. Public Health Specialist, MNCH Attock. Contents. Introduction to the key interventions and achievements Bottlenecks/the difficulties faced Lessons Learnt and Way forward. DISTRICT PROFILE.
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MNCH Program, District Attock By: Dr. Saeeda Khatoon DMCH, MCPS. Ex. Public Health Specialist, MNCH Attock.
Contents • Introduction to the key interventions and achievements • Bottlenecks/the difficulties faced • Lessons Learnt and Way forward
National MNCH ProgramComponent-wise Interventions • Integrated Delivery of Comprehensive MNCH Services • Training and Deployment of Community Midwives • Provision of Comprehensive Family Planning Services • Strategic Communication for Maternal , Newborn & Child Health • Strengthen Program Management
Component -1-Integrated Delivery of Comprehensive MNCH Services • Infrastructurerenovation of all THQ &DHQ Hospitals has been done. • Necessary Equipment ensured in Primary & Secondary Health Care Facilities including Color Doppler in DHQ. • Skills assessment of SBA done, • Proper Referral .
Provision of 24/7 Basis EmONC Services at RHCs • Basic EmONC Training of staff with local resources. • USG Training of WMOs of RHCs • LHVs were trained in Basic EmONC at PIMS. • IMNCI Training of MO & WMO & LHVs.
Component -2- Training and Deployment of Community Midwives • Selected from Rural Union Councils • 1per 10000 population • 18 month training consisting of Theory &Practical in DHQ Hospital, RHCs & RHS-A. • Examination by NEB • Evaluation by DEC. • Deployment in communities.
Training • Construction of CMW school building • Monitoring of Training • New Initiative for CMWs basic health support (First Aid) in collaboration with Rescue 1122.
Deployment of Community Midwives To Increase acceptance Seminars in Community Medical Camping at CMW home.
Component -3-Provision of Comprehensive Family Planning Services • DCO/DPWD/EDO (Education) were involved for improvement of FP services. • Refresher training of deployed CMWs. • Regularly collection, analysis, compilation and submission reports. • Consolidated Demand submission. • Motivational session at Girls high School arranged in collaboration with DPWD and Education department.
Component -4-Strategic Communication for Maternal , Newborn & Child Health • Seminar at District Level.
Component -5-Strengthen Program ManagementTEAM WORK Monitoring and Supervision of Health Facilities and CMWs . Financial Management:- Monthly meetings:- EDO(Health), MS, SMO, Gynecologist, MO I/C, LHVs, CMWs Seminar at CMW Community level and Community meetings. Monthly reporting:Health Facilities performance reports. CMWs performance reports. PHS/SO performance report. Monthly Expenditure report. Verbal Autopsy reports. Civil work status report. TEAM WORK
Component -5-Strengthen Program Management REGULAR MEETINGS WITH 1: DEPLOYED CMWS 2: LHVS 3:WMO (MNCH) TO IMPROVE MNCH SERVICES.
AchievementsANTENATAL CARE No. of ANC consultations increased at Health Facilities (SOURCE DHIS)
Distribution of Contraceptives Regular supply of contraceptive ensured at health facilities & at CMW Home.
CMWs Performance ANC & Deliveries by CMWs Family Planning Consultations by CMWs
CMW PerformanceCMWs are performing better then their area Basic Health Units
Reports Leading to further Actions • Critical analysis of Verbal Autopsy reports. • Meeting with local Dai’s of concerned communities • Meeting with Care Provider in HF • Liaison of CMW & local Dai’s,
Barriers to Achieve MDGs 4&5 • Shortage of Specialists at THQ Hospitals. • Lack of linkage between places of service provision • Health Facilities Accessibility problems. • Weakness in skills. • Lack of commitment. • Problems of accountability. • Less well functional health committees • Lack of communication between patient/client and service providers.
Difficulties faced related to CMWs • Cultural prohibition in some areas. • Suitable candidates (Married women) not found • Training deficiencies & Inadequate skills • Scattered catchment population & difficulties in transportation (CMW’s Mobility and Security problems) • Financial Problems of CMWs • Lack of communication & uncooperative HF Staff. • Strong hold of local Dai.
Proposed Strategies / Solutions for Improvements Two way Process • Improvement in services • Improvement in acceptability of services
Proposed Strategies / Solutions for Improvements Two way Process • Improvement of services (Preventative, Basic & Comprehensive EmONC) • Vacantpost should be filled in HF • Strengthening of CMW’s Role. • Interlinking of places of service provision. • Improvement of Skills. • Job description at all levels to remove overlap of functions. • Efficient Transportation of referred patients. • Strong commitment at all levels. • Effective Monitoring & Evaluation. • Accountability.
Proposed Strategies / Solutions for Improvements Two way Process • Improvement in acceptability of services • Improved motivation • Community Participation in selection of CMWs. • Motivational campaign at provincial , District &Community levels. • Fully Functional Health Committees in communities. • Involvement of Community Representatives for acceptance of CMW in community. • Building confidence • Participation of care providers CMWs & other Community health Workers in Motivational sessions. • Improved Communication . • d
Proposed Strategies / Solutions for Improvements A continuum for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Proposed Strategies / Solutions for Improvements LHW,CMW & LHV LHS,LHW.CMW CMW Home Basic Health Unit Medical Officer, LHV MWs (BHU level) Gynecologist, WMO (RHC,THQ and DHQ Level) RHC, THQ & DHQ MNCH Program & National Program PHS,DDO (H) SO, DC NP, Tutors CMW (for monitoring ) Population Welfare Department WMO,LHV/ Motivator (FWC PWD) BH U Human Resources involved RHC THQ/DHQ Places involved
Thank You NATIONAL MATERNAL NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM Hoping for the Best