Over
children under the age of five are stunted1
Down from 48% in (2005-06)2 to 35% in (2019-21) 1
Over
children under the age of five are under weight1
Despite a decline from 43% in (2005-06) 2 to 32% in (2019-21)1
Over
the women who are pregnant are anemic1
Down from 58% in (2005-06)2 to 52% in (2019-21)1
Children under the age of 6 months exclusively breastfed (2019-21)1
Up from 46% in (2005-06)2
By 2030, End all forms of malnutrition in children under 5 years of age and address
the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women
In collaboration with the University of Manitoba, we support the Government of Uttar Pradesh in reducing
maternal and child mortality, by improving Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN),
in 29 high priority districts and aspirational districts.
We support the Department of Child Development’s Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and National Health Mission, in building the capacity of Frontline Workers (Anganwadi Workers and ASHAs) to counsel communities with focus on promoting the early initiation of breast-feeding within the first hour of birth, exclusive breast-feeding up to 6 months, importance of diet diversity in children above 6 months, iron + folic acid supplements for pregnant women.
We support the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and State Nutrition Mission in implementating the Poshan Abhiyaan.
We provide technical support for rolling out of the ICDS Common Application Software, facilitating Incremental Learning Approach Training, supporting quality implementation of community-based events and facilitating the development of Convergent Action Plans at the block and district levels.
The Uttar Pradesh Health Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched Navjat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK) to reduce neonatal mortality from birth asphyxia by training Staff Nurses and ANMs. The evaluation revealed gaps like inconsistent knowledge transfer and limited practical exposure. The program was revised to integrate adult learning principles, hands-on training, and better facilitator-to-participant ratios, ensuring uniform skill acquisition and improved newborn care.
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Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the Uttar Pradesh ke Swasthya Kendra (UPkSK) platform in July 2021 to address healthcare challenges exposed by Covid-19 pandemic. Built on the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) framework, it centralises health facility data, improving resource allocation and service delivery. UPkSK integrates multiple systems, including HR, drug management, and service delivery, serving as a comprehensive digital tool for healthcare management in Uttar Pradesh.
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Government of Uttar Pradesh identified a need for structured induction training for newly recruited ANMs in new health sub-centres. In the financial year 2022-23, the Health Department developed a standardised training package to strengthen ANMs’ capacity, improving service delivery and accessibility of RMNCH+A, nutrition, and NCD services, ensuring better healthcare quality across the state.
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