India Health Action Trust

Delighted to share that India's Narrative on reducing neonatal and maternal mortality is now live on the Exemplars in Global Health platform! This is part of a collaborative effort, led by the Exemplars in Global Health team in partnership with the National Health Systems Resource Centre, India Health Action Trust, University of Manitoba, International Institute for Population Sciences, Countdown to 2030 for Women's Children's and Adolescents' Health and other key partners. The narrative explores the key factors, interventions, policies, and programs that have contributed to India's significant decline in neonatal and maternal mortality. By examining the initiatives that drove these outcomes, this narrative highlights opportunities for learning and scaling proven strategies from India's success, with the goal of achieving lasting improvements in maternal and neonatal health. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gy942cve #MaternalHealth #NeonatalHealth #Exemplars #HealthResearch

IHAT participated in the 27th Annual State Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (UP-Uttarakhand Chapter) IAPSMUPUKCON 2024 held in Haldwani. Our team was part of a distinguished panel that discussed "Strengthening and Building Resilient Health Systems: Innovations, Challenges, and Learnings." Moderated by Dr. Gunjan Taneja, Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The panel included Dr. Ravi Prakash, Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Research, UPTSU; Dr. Shweta Jindal, Chief of Party, Uttar Pradesh Health Systems Strengthening Project, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHU); Dr. Aurpit Patnaik, State Lead, Uttar Pradesh, PATH; Dr. Bhawna Bakshi, State Program Manager, Uttar Pradesh, Jhpiego; Dr. Ayushi Agrawal, Project Lead, JSI; and Mr. Dheeraj Sonkhiya, Team Leader, Supply Chain, India Health Action Trust (IHAT). The discussion highlighted innovative strategies, collaborative initiatives, and the challenges encountered while improving RMNCH+N services in Uttar Pradesh. #IAPSMUPUKCON2024 #RMNCH #MaternalHealth #UttarPradesh #HealthSystems

IHAT-UP TSU, Oxford Policy Management and Quicksand Design Studio collaborated to organise a GenderCollab summit on Learning and Measurement on 17th and 18th September. The summit brought together 21 organisations and experts working across India to advance gender intentionality in the health sector. UPTSU’s initiatives on gender integration for health systems strengthening and improving provider care were presented at the summit. Through a workshop conducted by Dr Maya Mascarenhas, Head of the Social, Corporate and Development office, St Johns National Academy of Health Sciences and panel discussions, the collective reflected on the challenges and solutions for developing MEL indicators for gender-integrated health programmes. #GenderCollabSummit #healthsystems #gender #workshop

IHAT is supporting the Uttar Pradesh State TB Cell to strengthen the TB diagnostic network using innovative geospatial analytics. By mapping diagnostic centres and optimising resource placement, we are improving coverage of TB diagnostics services.  Our efforts range from maximising the utilisation of infrastructure and supporting lab infrastructure to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the state. Read more about it below! #TB #TBHaregaDeshJeetega #UttarPradesh #TBCare #TBtreatment #TBFreeIndia

The Maternal and Newborn Health Exemplars India Study: Maharashtra was disseminated today in Mumbai. The event brought together leading experts and dignitaries from the National Health Mission, Maharashtra, National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), Govt. of India, Department of Public Health and Family Welfare, Govt of Maharashtra, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai (IIPS), India Health Action Trust (IHAT), University of Manitoba (UoM) and Exemplars in Global Health. Dr Babita Kamlapurkar, Joint Director, Family Welfare, Govt. of Maharashtra, gave the welcome address. Dr. K. Madan G., Advisor PHA, NHSRC, Govt. of India, presented a national perspective of MNH Exemplar Study to the audience. Dr. Hemkhothang Lhungdim, Director & Sr Professor, IIPS Mumbai, gave the Maharashtra State perspective of the Exemplar Study. Dr. Nitin Ambadekar, Director Health Service Family Welfare, Govt. of Maharashtra, delivered the keynote address, setting the stage for the day's insightful presentations and discussions. The event was followed by technical presentations by Dr Shajy, Managing Trustee, IHAT; Dr Ravi Prakash, Director M&E and Research; Dr Manoj, Alagarajan, Associate Professor, IIPS; and Dr Usha Ram, Research & Technical Specialist (IGPH-UoM). The plenary sessions were chaired by Dr K. Madan Gopal and co-chaired by Dr Suneeta Krishnan, Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning & Management, Measurement & Evaluation, India Country Office, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Several district health authorities from Maharashtra took part in the event, where the panellists discussed state priorities, challenges, and the roadmap for implementing effective maternal and newborn health strategies. We sincerely appreciate the collaboration and look forward to furthering our efforts to enhance health outcomes in Maharashtra. #maternalhealth #newbornhealth #exemplarsindia

Exciting day ahead! 🎉 The 'Maternal and Newborn Health Exemplars India Study: Maharashtra' is all set to be unveiled today in Mumbai. The stage is ready, and the event is about to begin! Stay tuned for more updates. NHM, Government of Maharashtra National Health Systems Resource Centre International Institute for Population Sciences University of Manitoba Exemplars in Global Health #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #ExemplarsIndia

🌟 Community-Based Active Case Finding for TB in Uttar Pradesh 🌟 From September 9 to 20, 2024, an intensive Active Case Finding (ACF) campaign for tuberculosis (TB) was conducted across Uttar Pradesh. This initiative focused on screening at-risk populations, raising health awareness, engaging communities, and strengthening local health services. 📌 The STSU team, nominated by the state, closely observed the field activities during the campaign. Their insights and involvement helped enhance TB case detection in key areas. Here is a glimpse of the STSU team's field visits and their hands-on efforts in driving this crucial campaign! 👇 #EndTB #TBFreeIndia #CommunityHealth #ACF #HealthForAll #TBHaregaDeshJeetega

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National Nutrition Week 2024 in India, observed from September 1st to 7th, is a dedicated effort to raise awareness about the importance of #nutrition for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. This year's theme 'Nutritious Diets for Everyone' emphasises the role of #balanceddiets in promoting overall well-being, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic health conditions. This theme aligns with the #UnitedNations' goal for sustainable development, focusing on encouraging diets that meet the nutritional needs of people at all life stages. TB State Technical Support Unit (TB STSU), Uttar Pradesh (UP) supports the State TB Cell (UP) in enhancing social and nutritional responses for TB elimination through collaboration with other government departments and Corporates under the Multisectoral and Corporate Engagement Initiative. The TB STSU sensitises employees and encourages them to support TB patients with nutritional assistance. By fostering a culture of nutritious eating, National Nutrition Week 2024 aspires to reduce the burden of diet-related diseases and contribute to a healthier, more resilient nation. #NationalNutritionWeek2024 #Tuberculosis #TBHaregaDeshJeetega #swasthbharat

Recently, in collaboration with the State TB Cell, Uttar Pradesh, and IRL Meerut, STSU TB organised a two-day hands-on training aimed at enhancing the diagnostic skills of laboratory technicians, lab in-charges, and medical college tutors from the Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida. Through the training that focused on Line Probe Assay, we're building a more robust diagnostic network to combat multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) TB, taking crucial steps toward a TB-free future. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega #TBControl #PublicHealth #TBSTSU #CapacityBuilding