In 2020, Government of Uttar Pradesh amended service rules to directly recruit specialist doctors at the L2 level, distinguishing them from MBBS doctors. This ensured targeted recruitment, transparent selection, and merit-based postings. By 2024, specialist numbers increased by 23.89%, improving healthcare access and outcomes. This policy marks a transformative step in strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s public health system.
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Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the Health Online Parameter Evaluation (HOPE) platform in 2023 to improve oversight, data accessibility, and decision-making in Uttar Pradesh’s vast health system. Serving 25 million people across 31,000+ facilities, HOPE centralizes monitoring, optimizes resources, and enhances health outcomes through real-time CCTV surveillance, a 24/7 health helpline, and a data-driven decision-making system.
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To address the shortage of Specialist Doctors across the state, the Government of Uttar Pradesh initiated the Reverse Bidding Model to improve the density of specialists statewide. This transparent recruitment model attracts specialists to underserved areas by allowing them to bid for monthly pay, capped at ₹ five lakhs. Specialists could select preferred districts and participate in a reverse auction.
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The Uttar Pradesh Health Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched Navjat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK) to reduce neonatal mortality from birth asphyxia by training Staff Nurses and ANMs. The evaluation revealed gaps like inconsistent knowledge transfer and limited practical exposure. The program was revised to integrate adult learning principles, hands-on training, and better facilitator-to-participant ratios, ensuring uniform skill acquisition and improved newborn care.
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Launched in 2008, the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s SBA training aimed to enhance maternal and neonatal care by training nurses and ANMs in delivery management. However, challenges like slow rollout and inconsistent quality persisted, which led to the conceptualisation of the Cluster Model, which improved training speed and quality through decentralised sites, local trainers, and mini-skill labs.
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