Workshop on the reduction of maternal mortality in ... - UNFPA Nigeria
Workshop on the reduction of maternal mortality in ... - UNFPA Nigeria
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locati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong>and pooraccess tohealthfacilities. Poor referrall<strong>in</strong>kagesbetweenlevels <strong>of</strong>health careserviceslocati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> HFsespecially <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> ruralareas.Provisi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> supportivesystems and structureto improve access andreferral services.facilities andimplementati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong>appropriate relocati<strong>on</strong>.Improve transportati<strong>on</strong> androad network <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>provisi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> an ambulanceby <strong>the</strong> state governmentand collaborati<strong>on</strong> withNURTW.Review referral l<strong>in</strong>kagesand align <strong>the</strong>m withpolitical wards and o<strong>the</strong>rrelated del<strong>in</strong>eati<strong>on</strong>s.Chairpers<strong>on</strong>s,communities,developmentpartnersc<strong>on</strong>t<strong>in</strong>uousIntroducti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> outreachservices <strong>in</strong> markets ando<strong>the</strong>r outdoor places.Tra<strong>in</strong> and partner withTBAs to bridge<strong>in</strong>formati<strong>on</strong> gap <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>community and suppor<strong>the</strong>alth workers <strong>in</strong> referral. Substandardlevel <strong>of</strong>equipmentand suppliesUpgrad<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> level<strong>of</strong> equipment andsupplies <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>facilities.Regular ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong>appropriate quantities.Undertake Advocacy visitsto all LGAs to facilitate <strong>the</strong>prompt resp<strong>on</strong>se to<strong>maternal</strong> health issues byLGA Executives.Mobilize <strong>the</strong> private sectorfor partnerships <strong>in</strong> <strong>maternal</strong>and child health.LGAs; HMB,SMOH,NGOs, I Care,Developmentpartner, <strong>UNFPA</strong>4 th qtr 2008 andc<strong>on</strong>t<strong>in</strong>uousDevelop <strong>in</strong> partnershipwith <strong>the</strong> community groupssecurity measures to safeguard <strong>the</strong> equipment.Human Resource related issuesStrategic Objective: To <strong>in</strong>crease by 75% <strong>in</strong> 2010, <strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> skilled manpower and by 75% <strong>in</strong> 2010, <strong>the</strong> performance <strong>of</strong> health workers<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> provisi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> quality <strong>maternal</strong> health services (Ante natal, delivery and Post natal)Expected outcome: Increased availability <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> numbers <strong>of</strong> skilled health workers to provide quality <strong>maternal</strong> health services. Inadequatenumbers <strong>of</strong>skilled humanresource forhealthRecruitment,deployment andretenti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> tra<strong>in</strong>edmidwives <strong>in</strong> LGAsAssess available humanresource capacities <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>stateAdvocacy to key decisi<strong>on</strong>makers and executives<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g LGAState and LGA; ICare for Womenand YouthInitiative; NGOs,Nurs<strong>in</strong>g andMidwiferyCouncil,Developmentpartners, <strong>UNFPA</strong>191 st Qtr 2009 andc<strong>on</strong>t<strong>in</strong>uous
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