– A roadmap for safe motherhood was developed by mayors, deputy mayors, elected representatives, and government officials during a workshop. Key focus areas included equipping birthing centers with skilled manpower, discouraging child marriage, and promoting ANC and PNC visits according to government protocols.
– A provincial health and nutrition cluster meeting emphasized achieving 100% coverage for Typhoid vaccination, managing near-expiry COVID vaccines, and setting indicators for safe motherhood and nutrition to declare the province safe for motherhood and malnutrition-free. Proper management of materials supported by EDPs in hospitals was also discussed.
– The Provincial Supply Chain Management Technical Working Group decided to improve COVID-19 vaccine data entry in e-LMIS, train store focal persons in all districts, ensure Oxytocin availability in birthing centers, and conduct focus group discussions on mental health and nutrition. Regular follow-up in palikas improved e-LMIS reporting in Madhesh Province.
– At the International Women’s Day rally, Hon. Pramila Singh and Mr. Keshab Prasad Bimali highlighted the need for coordinated efforts to combat gender-based violence and address women’s rights in Madhesh Province. The event encouraged integrated action among stakeholders in Dhanusha Districts.
– A MoWCYS thematic group meeting formed a technical team to update the RPM tool and GBV control guidelines. Regular virtual and physical GBV meetings were scheduled.
– Godaita and Gujara Palikas committed to co-financing the zero-home delivery campaign in the next AWPB, with newly elected representatives seeking guidance to declare a safe motherhood palika.
– The GESI policy was handed over to Kaudena and Gujara municipal leaders for discussion and approval, with regular follow-up needed for implementation.
– Rautahat OCMC committed to funding GBV referral mechanism orientation for ward executive members in palikas.
– An interaction program among policymakers, health providers, and community advocates identified gaps in family planning services for marginalized communities and emphasized equipping health facilities with modern methods of family planning.
– The third thematic group meeting agreed to finalize the GBV prevention guideline, prepare a GBV resource roster for Madhesh Province, and orient members on referral processes and case management against child marriage.
– In the RH/FP workshop, local representatives prioritized RH/FP programs, filling nursing staff vacancies, operationalizing FP services in birthing centers, and establishing BEONC sites with allocated budgets.
– Local youth activists, Ms. Kamli Sada and Ms. Kazal Jha, shared their experiences combating child marriage and GBV during a 16-day campaign.
– Local government executives were trained to use census data for evidence-based planning and decision-making, advocating for its best use in policy implementation.