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Target 3.1: Improving Maternal Health and Reducing Maternal Mortality

Writer's picture: Piyush SharmaPiyush Sharma

Updated: May 15, 2024

By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.


1. Mobile Midwifery Clinics in Rural Areas:

Mobile Midwifery Clinics in Rural Areas:

  • Specific: Train and deploy 50 mobile midwifery clinics in [Region] by December 2025.

  • Measurable: Track the number of clinics deployed, women served, and MMR in target regions.

  • Achievable: Partner with existing healthcare organizations and universities for training.

  • Result-Oriented: Reduce MMR in target regions by 10% by 2027.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 3 years (December 2022 - December 2025).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Monitor MMR in target regions compared to national averages.

  • Track the number of births attended by midwives in clinics.


2. Community Health Worker Training for Maternal Care:


Community Health Worker Training for Maternal Care:

  • Specific: Train 200 community health workers (CHWs) on pre and post-natal care in [District] by June 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of trained CHWs, women receiving care from CHWs, and MMR in the district.

  • Achievable: Partner with local NGOs and government health departments for training.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase the proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (including CHWs) by 20% in the district by 2025.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 1.5 years (December 2022 - June 2024).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Monitor the proportion of births attended by CHWs compared to previous years.

  • Track changes in MMR in the target district.


3. Telemedicine for Remote Pregnancy Monitoring:


Telemedicine for Remote Pregnancy Monitoring:

  • Specific: Equip 30 health clinics in [Region] with telemedicine technology for remote pregnancy consultations by September 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of clinics equipped, women utilizing telemedicine services, and MMR in the region.

  • Achievable: Partner with telemedicine service providers and government health agencies.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase access to skilled healthcare consultations for pregnant women in remote areas by 30% by 2025.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 9 months (December 2022 - September 2024).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Monitor the utilization of telemedicine services by pregnant women.

  • Track changes in MMR in the target region.


4. Financial Incentives for Skilled Birth Attendance:


Financial Incentives for Skilled Birth Attendance:

  • Specific: Implement a voucher program offering financial incentives to pregnant women who utilize SHP in [District] for delivery by December 2023.

  • Measurable: Track the number of vouchers issued, utilized, and the proportion of births attended by SHP.

  • Achievable: Partner with local NGOs and healthcare providers for voucher distribution.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase the proportion of births attended by SHP in the district by 15% by 2024.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 1 year (December 2022 - December 2023).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Monitor the utilization rate of vouchers by pregnant women.

  • Track the proportion of births attended by SHP in the target district.


5. Public Awareness Campaign on Maternal Health:


Public Awareness Campaign on Maternal Health:

  • Specific: Launch a multimedia campaign promoting the importance of skilled birth attendance in [Region] by March 2024.

  • Measurable: Track campaign reach, knowledge gain on maternal health through surveys, and the proportion of births attended by SHP.

  • Achievable: Partner with media outlets and community organizations for campaign dissemination.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase public awareness on the benefits of skilled birth attendance by 20% by 2024.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 3 months (December 2022 - March 2024).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Conduct pre and post-campaign surveys to measure knowledge gain on maternal health.

  • Monitor changes in the proportion of births attended by SHP in the region.


6. Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools:


Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools:

  • Specific: Provide menstrual hygiene kits and education programs to 1000 girls in schools across [District] by June 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of girls receiving kits and participating in workshops, and monitor school absenteeism rates.

  • Achievable: Partner with NGOs and government education departments for program implementation.

  • Result-Oriented: Reduce school absenteeism among girls due to menstrual issues by 10% by 2025.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 6 months (December 2022 - June 2024).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Monitor school absenteeism rates, particularly among girls.

  • Track participation in menstrual hygiene education programs.


7. Scholarship Program for Midwifery Education:


Scholarship Program for Midwifery Education:

  • Specific: Award 50 scholarships for midwifery training programs to women from underserved communities by December 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of scholarships awarded, graduates completing programs, and the number of midwives practicing in underserved areas.

  • Achievable: Partner with universities and healthcare organizations offering midwifery programs.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase the number of midwives practicing in underserved communities by 20% by 2027.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 2 years (December 2022 - December 2024).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Track the number of graduates practicing midwifery in underserved communities.

  • Monitor changes in the availability of skilled birth attendants in target areas.


8. Improving Maternity Ward Infrastructure and Equipment:


Improving Maternity Ward Infrastructure and Equipment:

  • Specific: Refurbish maternity wards in 20 public health facilities in [Region] with essential equipment by June 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of facilities renovated, equipment provided, and the proportion of births occurring in these facilities.

  • Achievable: Partner with government health departments and secure funding for renovations and equipment.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase the proportion of births occurring in well-equipped healthcare facilities by 15% by 2025.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 6 months (December 2022 - June 2024).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Monitor the number of births taking place in renovated facilities.

  • Track changes in the proportion of births attended by SHP in these facilities.


9. Supportive Supervision and Mentorship for Midwives:


Supportive Supervision and Mentorship for Midwives:

  • Specific: Implement a program providing ongoing mentorship and support to 100 midwives working in remote areas by December 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of midwives participating, the frequency of mentorship sessions, and self-reported confidence levels.

  • Achievable: Partner with experienced midwives and healthcare organizations to provide mentorship.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase the confidence and competency of midwives working in remote areas by 20% by 2025.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 1 year (December 2022 - December 2024).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Conduct surveys to measure midwives' confidence levels before and after the program.

  • Track any changes in complication rates during deliveries handled by mentored midwives.


10. Data Collection and Analysis for Maternal Health Outcomes:


Data Collection and Analysis for Maternal Health Outcomes:

  • Specific: Establish a robust data collection system for monitoring maternal health indicators in [State] by March 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of facilities reporting data, data quality, and timeliness of reporting.

  • Achievable: Partner with government health departments and develop user-friendly reporting tools.

  • Result-Oriented: Improve data availability and utilization for informed decision-making on maternal health interventions by 2025.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration: 3 months (December 2022 - March 2024).

  • Impact Assessment:

  • Monitor the completeness and timeliness of data reporting by healthcare facilities.

  • Track the use of data for policy and program development related to maternal health.

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