The Buddy Buddy Model: For Rapid Activation of First Referral Units

First Referral Units (FRUs) are required to be equipped with a specialized workforce that can manage all the major medical causes of maternal and neonatal deaths. The Buddy Buddy Model is an innovative policy initiative for activation of FRUs. It incorporates policy enablers for posting and leveraging available MBBS government medical officers trained either in Emergency Obstetrics or in Life Saving Anesthesia Skills, as a pair with complementary skills that are required to conduct C-section deliveries at inactive FRUs.

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PAHAL: Issue 3

The third edition of PAHAL provides an insight into knowledge and skills of Home-Based Newborn Care among ASHAs, the effective and efficient payment system for strengthening the delivery of healthcare services by ASHAs, a story on Model Anganwadi Centers and many such interesting initiatives undertaken by UP TSU.

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PAHAL Issue 2

UP TSU provides techno managerial support to the nodal departments of Government of Uttar Pradesh with an aim to strengthen the health care delivery system in the state. The second edition of PAHAL throws light on various such initiatives like activation of FRUs through ‘Buddy Buddy’ model, ‘Passbook Model’ aimed at ensuring availability of Essential […]

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