Quality Rating of Nursing and Paramedical Institutes

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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Continuing Nursing Professional Development

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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Rationalizing Medical Officer Deployment in Uttar Pradesh

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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PAHAL Issue 26

The 26th edition of the PAHAL newsletter – a reflection of our collective support to the Department of Health Department of Medical Education and ICDS towards strengthening public health services across community, facility, and health systems in Uttar Pradesh.

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Gender Responsiveness in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Service Delivery: A Framework for Gender Integration in Training for the Public Health Workforce across Uttar Pradesh, India

Gender is a key social determinant of health, shaping both access and delivery of healthcare services. Achieving universal health coverage relies on equipping healthcare providers with an understanding of gender norms affecting healthcare utilization, access, and outcomes. This knowledge brief presents a framework to systematically integrate gender-responsive care into training programs for public health cadres in Uttar Pradesh.

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