Delivering equitable and respectful care is essential to building trust between communities and the health system. In Uttar Pradesh, gender norms often influence health-seeking behaviour and service provision, disproportionately impacting women and girls, especially those from marginalised backgrounds. These inequities are further exacerbated by factors such as socio-economic status, disability, age, and geography. When left unaddressed, they contribute to exclusionary and discriminatory healthcare experiences.

To bridge this gap, the Uttar Pradesh National Health Mission (UP-NHM), with support from the Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit (UP TSU), has developed a framework to integrate gender responsiveness into systemic training programs for public health cadres. This initiative introduces a gender and equity e-module within key training curricula, including those for ASHAS, ANMs, Staff Nurses, CMOs, and Doctors.

The module aims to:

1. Build a foundational understanding of gender and health equity among the health workforce.
2. Enable providers to critically analyse the influence of gender norms on healthcare delivery and uptake.
3. Encourage reflective learning to address unconscious biases and promote inclusive service provision.
4. Equip providers with tools to create and implement gender-responsive action plans within facilities and communities.

Grounded in real-life scenarios and supported by evidence, the e-module is complemented by digital refresher sessions to sustain engagement and learning. This training framework marks a critical step toward fostering an empathetic, inclusive, and equitable public health system in Uttar Pradesh.