From Misinformation to Empowerment: Manjula’s Journey to Safe Motherhood
Introduction: A Mother’s Tale of Mistrust and Misguidance In the urban slums of Mandya, where misinformation about healthcare practices runs rampant and often leads to dire consequences for vulnerable families, stories of struggle and resilience are woven into everyday life. Among them, Manjula’s journey stands out. With a family marked by hardships and setbacks, she […]
Comprehensive Health Systems Strengthening in Chhattisgarh
In Chhattisgarh, HSTP supports holistic health systems strengthening the state in decision-making for policy and program implementation, building capacities, and designing and validating multifaceted interventions. Working on strengthening the state’s secondary care services, HSTP has conducted a comprehensive gap assessment of health facilities, identifying specific needs in line with IPHS 2022 norms, using a two-pronged […]
Strengthening Health Policies and Resource Planning in Meghalaya
n Meghalaya, HSTP’s support spanned critical areas including health financing, resource planning for health, Human Resources for Health (HRH), and digital health. The team conducted a comprehensive analysis of the state’s health budget to begin with, which highlighted resource allocation gaps and existing expenditure patterns. Based on these insights, HSTP collaborated with the state in […]
Towards Inclusive Healthcare: The Home Healthcare Solution
India is witnessing a significant demographic shift with a burgeoning population of older adults. Projections suggest that the number of elderly individuals in India will more than double from 100 million in 2011 to 230 million by 2036, constituting nearly 15% of the total population, with around 120 million being women. This demographic transition calls […]
Bridging the Gap: India HPSR Fellowship Program
The India Health Policy & Systems Research (HPSR) postgraduate fellowship program, launched by HSTP in 2021, stands as an award-winning flagship initiative in the Indo-Pacific region. This groundbreaking program aims to empower early to mid-career researchers and practitioners in health policy and systems research, fostering a critical mass of experts across key institutions in India. […]
Empowering Change: ANM’s Journey to Digitalize NCD Care
Introduction In the heart of Saharsa district, Bihar, a 55-year-old Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) has become an inspiring example of resilience and dedication. Ms. Renu Kumari, stationed at the Khajuraha Health Sub-Centre (HSC) under PHC Sonbarsa, has been a public health worker since 1989. In the face of limited resources, minimal staff, and advancing age, […]
Medical Officer’s Triumph: NCD Management Excellence through Portal
Introduction: In an urban district in Chandigarh, a dedicated medical officer faced numerous challenges in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Despite limited resources and a growing patient population, this officer transformed the healthcare landscape in the community through the proactive use of the National NCD Portal, achieving an impressive […]
Eliminating diseases, one region at a time.
Recently, The Hindu published an article titled “Eliminating Diseases, One Region at a Time,” by Mr. Rajeev Sadanandan, Chief Executive Officer, Health Systems Transformation Platform. This article served as a wake-up call, highlighting the necessity of robust surveillance systems, investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and capable of identifying every occurrence of diseases. It emphasized the […]
Transforming Healthcare Leadership of Medical Officers in Odisha
In the context of accelerated change in the Indian health system, Ayushman Bharat and the post-COVID-19 scenario emphasize that strong leadership and team management are essential for the successful implementation of health programs, particularly at the state level. Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP) recognized the need and proposed a groundbreaking Leadership Development program tailored to […]
Mysore Urban Healthcare Model: Advancing Universal Health Coverage
Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CPHC) stands as a cornerstone in the global pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), ensuring access to a wide spectrum of health services without financial hardship. India’s Ayushman Bharat initiative, launched in 2018, aims to bolster UHC through two main components: Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana […]
