Endline Study of the e-IMNI Project in Ranchi, Jharkhand
Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) is a cost effective and efficient strategy to improve child survival and is tried and tested across various parts of the globe. However, the adherence to IMNCI protocol has always remained a challenge in a country like India where community health institutions are far behind to meet the standard. IeDA helps primary healthcare workers (HCW) improve their level of adherence to the IMCI clinical guideline.In India, IeDA has been contextualized to e-Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (e-IMNCI) in Jharkhand. The E-IMNCI pilot activity was carried out under sub award by USAID Vriddhi Project.
Private Sector Development
The private sector is the engine of inclusive economic growth and an essential partner in the fight against poverty and climate change. The behaviour and performance of firms determines how poor people access goods and services, shapes labour market opportunities and is a critical source of development finance.
Uttarakhand: Integrated Actions for Improving Health Status of Mothers & Children
Uttarakhand was created from the Himalayan districts of Uttar Pradesh in 2000. 86% of the state is hilly spanning four distinct geographic regions - Upper Himalayas, Mid Himalayas, Lower Himalayas and Plains. However, the majority of it’s over 1 crore population lives in the foothills and plains. Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar are the two wholly plain districts of the state, they account for 10% of land area and approximately 35% of the population. At 30% these two districts have the highest decadal population growth rate in the country and also lag the state average on mortality rates as well as other health and nutrition indicators.
