The 26th edition of the PAHAL newsletter reflects our collective support for the Department of Health, Department of Medical Education, and ICDS in strengthening public health services across the community, facilities, and health systems in Uttar Pradesh.

While flipping through the pages of this issue, you’ll find stories ranging from the use of social mapping processes in urban health facilities to the optimization of health supply chains to ensure service delivery to unreached populations. Initiatives such as leadership engagement on HOPE, establishment of Data Science Centre in KGMU, Lucknow, and the D2C drive on Routine Immunization illustrate how these interventions are translating into improved service delivery. Our sustained efforts around maternal anaemia, high-risk pregnancies, and neonatal care are focused on improving maternal and child health outcomes across the state.

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Understanding Barriers and Challenges in Uptake of New Contraceptives

UP TSU, in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, conducted a qualitative study to explore barriers to the continued use of Antara (injectables) and Chhaya (weekly contraceptive pills). Insights from users, FLWs, and providers highlighted concerns regarding side effects, complexity in the dosage schedule, and other factors, deterring their sustained use. The study underscores the need for user-focused strategies and improved provider engagement to enhance sustained use of the new contraceptives.

Exploring Consistent Use of Traditional Family Planning Methods

UP TSU, in consultation with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, conducted a qualitative study with Traditional Method (TM) users and FLWs to understand the factors driving TM adoption and continuation. Findings showed that normative acceptance and clarity on the effects of TM, as opposed to the complexities in the adoption and use of modern methods, facilitated TM use. It also highlighted the need for tailored interventions, specific to the family planning needs of women across all parity levels.

Nurturing Gender Responsive Counsellors

This document examines an initiative in Uttar Pradesh that uses an integrated counselling approach to embed gender responsiveness in reproductive health services. The programme trains Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) counsellors to identify how gender norms, roles, and power inequalities influence health behaviours and service utilisation. It equips them with tools […]