The State TB Cell (STC), Uttar Pradesh, works with Gram Panchayats to drive action for TB-free villages, blocks, and districts. Recognising local governance as key to health delivery, it has operationalised Panchayats state-wide. This brief outlines the strategic interventions adopted by the STC and the technical and implementation support provided by the TB-STSU, IHAT, to enable targeted screening, early diagnosis, and community-led certification of TB-free Panchayats.
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India Health Action Trust (IHAT) launched the Gender Champions Initiative as a key mechanism to operationalise the IHAT Gender Equality Strategy (2024-2029). Aligned with Strategy Objective 2 – strengthening staff understanding and application of gender-transformative approaches – the initiative builds internal leadership and embeds gender responsiveness across programmes and operations.
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The ‘Quality Rating’ reform marks a transformative step toward strengthening the quality and credibility of nursing and paramedical education in Uttar Pradesh. Implemented by the Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty (UPSMF) in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI), the program aims to establish a standardised and transparent framework to evaluate institutional performance and encourage continuous improvement.
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The Continuing Nursing Professional Development (CNPD) program, launched under Uttar Pradesh’s Mission Niramaya in 2022, aims to strengthen nursing education and practice by enhancing teaching methods, pedagogy, soft skills, research, and clinical competence among nursing faculty. The program focuses on improving academic quality and clinical practice through structured training sessions and credit-based recognition.
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Primary Health Centres (PHCs) are the backbone of rural healthcare, serving as the first point of care for communities. In Uttar Pradesh, uneven distribution and high vacancy rates of Medical Officers (MOs) undermined their effectiveness. To address this, MO deployment was rationalized. This document outlines the approach, outcomes, and policy relevance of the exercise to strengthen workforce distribution in the health sector.
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