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Gender Responsiveness in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Service Delivery: A Framework for Gender Integration in Training for the Public Health Workforce across Uttar Pradesh, India

Gender is a key social determinant of health, shaping both access and delivery of healthcare services. Achieving universal health coverage relies on equipping healthcare providers with an understanding of gender norms affecting healthcare utilization, access, and outcomes. This knowledge brief presents a framework to systematically integrate gender-responsive care into training programs for public health cadres in Uttar Pradesh.

Nurturing Gender Responsive Counsellors

This document examines an initiative in Uttar Pradesh that uses an integrated counselling approach to embed gender responsiveness in reproductive health services. The programme trains Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) counsellors to identify how gender norms, roles, and power inequalities influence health behaviours and service utilisation. It equips them with tools […]

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure: Breathing Innovations

To tackle high neonatal mortality rate (NMR) in Uttar Pradesh due to Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) which is also a leading factor, Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) rolled out the implementation of b-CPAP across SNCUs across the state in a phased manner, starting with 32 units, and supported by a detailed action plan and coordination with various stakeholders.

Enhancing Patient Experience across Public Health Facilities in Uttar Pradesh

Government of Uttar Pradesh launched Behavioral Training for Health Facility Support Staff to improve patient satisfaction and trust in government health facilities. Designed by NHM, it incorporates adult learning principles, participatory methods, and real-world application. The training focuses on improving staff conduct and fostering respectful interactions, aiming to create a patient-centric environment and better healthcare outcomes.

Amendment of Uttar Pradesh Medical and Health Service Rules

In 2020, Government of Uttar Pradesh amended service rules to directly recruit specialist doctors at the L2 level, distinguishing them from MBBS doctors. This ensured targeted recruitment, transparent selection, and merit-based postings. By 2024, specialist numbers increased by 23.89%, improving healthcare access and outcomes. This policy marks a transformative step in strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s public health system.