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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Launched in 2008, the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s SBA training aimed to enhance maternal and neonatal care by training nurses and ANMs in delivery management. However, challenges like slow rollout and inconsistent quality persisted, which led to the conceptualisation of the Cluster Model, which improved training speed and quality through decentralised sites, local trainers, and mini-skill labs.
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Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation (UPMSC) was established to reform Uttar Pradesh’s public health drug supply chain, shifting to a centralised model for quality drug availability. The key pillars include strategic warehousing, centralized procurement, a passbook system, and strict quality control. With real-time technology and efficient governance, UPMSC has improved drug availability, reduced costs, and strengthened healthcare reliability state-wide.
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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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The Department of Medical and Health Services, Uttar Pradesh in collaboration with SIHFW and UP TSU, launched weekly live podcasts on SIHFW’s YouTube channel to support the vision of Continuous Medical Education in Uttar Pradesh. Through this program, expert doctors share knowledge with doctors, medical staff, paramedics, students, and the public, ensuring broader learning and engagement within the healthcare community.
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