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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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To address the shortage of Specialist Doctors across the state, the Government of Uttar Pradesh initiated the Reverse Bidding Model to improve the density of specialists statewide. This transparent recruitment model attracts specialists to underserved areas by allowing them to bid for monthly pay, capped at ₹ five lakhs. Specialists could select preferred districts and participate in a reverse auction.
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