For the full document see : http://nrhm.gov.in/images/pdf/programmes/maternal-health/guidelines/sba_guidelines_for_skilled_attendance_at_birth.pdf
As the global community aims to fulfill its commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the achievement of universal health coverage,
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dozens of countries have committed to the expansion of community health workers (CHWs) as the front line of their healthcare systems [1, 2]. Robust research demonstrates CHWs improve access to care, reduce maternal, newborn, and child mortality, improve clinical outcomes for chronic diseases, and prevent disease outbreaks [3].
To support the operationalization of quality CHW program design and implementation, USAID, UNICEF, the Community Health Impact Coalition, and Initiatives Inc. have updated and adapted the Community Health Worker Assessment and Improvement Matrix (CHW AIM) Program Functionality Matrix [12]. This tool can be used to identify design and implementation gaps in both small- and national-scale CHW programs, and close gaps in policy and practice.
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Infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, can have a significant impact on children’s and their caregivers’
wellbeing beyond the disease itself. In terms of
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child protection, there are three main potential
secondary impacts:
- Neglect and lack of parental care.
- Mental health and Psychosocial distress.
- Increased exposure to violence, including sexual violence, physical and emotional abuse.
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The Federal Ministry of Health of Ethiopia (FMOH), the National Disaster Risk Management Commiss
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ion (NDRMC) and other government actors together with UN agencies (UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO and WFP) and nutrition development partners call for all parties involved in the response to emergencies in Ethiopia to provide appropriate, prompt support for the feeding and care of infants, young children and their mothers. This is a critical for supporting child survival, growth and development and preventing malnutrition, illness and death. This joint statement has been issued to help secure immediate, coordinated, multi- sectoral action on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) in emergencies.
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Maternal and Neonatal health update: by the Nepal government, Health and population
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ministry, Health protection unit, Family health department, created in 2010 (English) 2067 (Nepali). Compiled together by: UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA, NHSSP, Nepal medical college hospital and other government health departments.
This is a training directory and reference guideline, very useful for physicians, students and for training purposes of medical staff. Majority of the content is for medical personnel. It gives detailed descriptions regarding procedures and how to perform them, and also regarding the statistics in Nepal, prevalence rates, morbidity and mortality rates.
Contents:
1) Nepal health status
2) Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH)
3) Partograph
4) Hypertension during pregnancy
5) Status of Neonatal Health
6) Neonatal Resuscitation
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The below guidance has been designed to ensure the care of children affected by COVID-19 due to either the child or caregiver requiring medical
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care in the home, community or health facility, it serves to
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Immunization is among the most successful and cost effective public health interventions in preventing a child from dying before celebrating his or
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her first birthday. It is a priority intervention within Uganda’s minimum health care package which directly contributes to the Ministry of Health vision and goal. Accessed Febr. 23,2017
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1000 days communication initiative to fight against child stunting | In an effort to accelerate the elimination of stunting among children, Ministry
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of Health and UNICEF created a series of posters, booklet, radio spot and videos to educate and inform families and communities. The five pillars of key behaviors are breastfeeding, timely initiation of complementary feeding with balance diet, balanced diet for pregnant women, immunizations and handwashing.
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1000 days communication initiative to fight against child stunting |
In an effort to accelerate the elimination of stunting among children, Ministry
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of Health and UNICEF created a series of posters, booklet, radio spot and videos to educate and inform families and communities. The five pillars of key behaviors are breastfeeding, timely initiation of complementary feeding with balance diet, balanced diet for pregnant women, immunizations and handwashing.
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