Maternal, Neonatal and Child Survival (MNCS) Interventions
| Project |
Maternal, Neonatal and Child Survival (MNCS) Interventions |
| Started on (Date) |
2008 |
| Phased out (Date) |
2012 |
| Funded by |
AusAID |
| Implementing Partner |
Unicef Bangladesh |
| Working area |
Sherpur District |
| Goal and Objectives |
“To reduce maternal-neonatal and under-five child mortality” |
| Key interventions |
- Household visit,
- Pregnant Mother visit,
- Local Level Planning and Coordination (LLP,
- Micro plan development for MNCSWC, Union &Upazilla level,
- Basic training on ENC & PNC Package for MNCSP,
- 1 day orientation for Opinion leaders,
- Basic ANC training for paramedics/staffs,
- Monthly Co-ordination meeting with CS, DDCC, UDCC,
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| Result of intervention |
- Children protected by valid immunization
- Care givers practiced a set of essential child care behaviors
- Under-five children with pneumonia, malaria and neonatal sepsis will receive appropriate treatment
- Children protected from micronutrient deficiency by vitamin A supplements, deworming tablet and iodized salt.
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| Project outcome |
- Having knowledge and skilled MNCS staffs & Promoters,
- Active CCMG& MNCSWC.
- Close coordination among GoB, NGOs and other stakeholders.
- Improved status of Local Govt. involvement and coordination.
- Government initiatives for functioning community Clinics.
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