Developing, piloting and scaling-up of Nepal's neonatal care program
D C Poudel1, B Acharya, S Pant
1Nepal Family Health Program II, Oasis Complex, Patan Dhoka, PO Box 1600, Kathmandu, Nepal. dpoudel@nfhp.org.np
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|October 5, 2012
Summary
Nepal
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Neonatal Care
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- Nepal's government introduced the Community-based Newborn Care Package in 2007.
- The program aims to improve newborn survival rates through integrated interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the design, early implementation, and monitoring of Nepal's Community-based Newborn Care Package.
- To identify lessons learned and provide future recommendations for program enhancement.
Main Methods:
- Review of program design and implementation processes.
- Analysis of monitoring data and lessons learned.
- Incorporation of a continuum of care approach.
Main Results:
- The Community-based Newborn Care Package utilizes existing health workers and volunteers.
- The program integrates pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and neonatal care.
- Community involvement is a key component of the intervention.
Conclusions:
- The Community-based Newborn Care Package demonstrates a comprehensive approach to neonatal survival in Nepal.
- Continuous monitoring and adaptation are crucial for program success.
- Future directives focus on refining the integrated package and continuum of care model.
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