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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Government of Uttar Pradesh developed the Unified Disease Surveillance Platform (UDSP) to strengthen public health management. Initially driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, the system to track over 12 notifiable diseases. Integrating data from public and private facilities, UDSP enables real-time monitoring, rapid outbreak detection, and seamless linkage with national platforms like the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) and the Integrated Health Information Program (IHIP) for better disease surveillance and response.
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Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation (UPMSC) was established to reform Uttar Pradesh’s public health drug supply chain, shifting to a centralised model for quality drug availability. The key pillars include strategic warehousing, centralized procurement, a passbook system, and strict quality control. With real-time technology and efficient governance, UPMSC has improved drug availability, reduced costs, and strengthened healthcare reliability state-wide.
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