explicit targetting and integrated approach with emphasis on child survival and health, the small innovative programmes are known for flexibility, sensitivity and responsiveness to local need, emphasis on quality, cultural relevance and low‐cost approaches, experimentation in programme content and a stron...
The Nigerian government introduced and implemented a health programme to improve maternal and child health (MCH) called Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment programme for MCH (SURE-P/MCH). It ran from 2012 and ended abruptly in 2015 and was followed by i
Immunization against common childhood diseases has been an integral component of mother and child health services in India since 1978. The focus of this paper is to examine the status and performance of ICDS, Bihar on child immunization programme in Patna Sadar and to suggest policy and programmes...
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the state of child health in India, examining key risk factors and causes of child mortality, assessing the coverage of child health interventions, and highlighting critical public health programs and policies. The authors also discuss future directions ...
SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR FOOD SECURITY – A STUDY OF MID-DAY MEAL SCHEME IN INDIA Among many social protection programmes in India there are two broad categories specifically targeted for the poor and closely related to food security and nutrition. These are (i) Public Distribution System and Supplem...
While parenting programs in developing countries have undergone thorough evaluation, there has been less emphasis on addressing socio-emotional behavioral issues and other developmental areas, especially within group settings that may offer greater feasibility and accessibility within the healthcare system. A...
Case Study Kilkari: a maternal and child health service in India Lessons learned and best practices for deployment at scale OCTOBER 2016 GSMA Mobile for Development The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 2...
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Nutritional status of infants and young children in India across three decades: Analysis of five national family health surveys Article 11 March 2024 Main Wasting is a form of undernutrition that results from a loss of muscle and fat tissue from acute malnutrition. It affects an estimated 45 mi...
Global gains in education are at risk as Covid-19 shuts 1.6bn learners out of school Special ReportDelivering for the World’s Children Why Covid means children’s health must be at the centre of all policies The pandemic has disrupted food programmes, education, heathcare and protection ...