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Community UpdateNo. 3: 16 May 2006In this Issue
From the Moderator | Network Activity | Member Postings | Community News
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Dear Friends
My heartiest congratulations to all for completing a very successful year. It’s a great feeling to see it, what started with a good idea, actually taking shape. I say clearer, because we have just started and in this second year we will set ourselves more tangible targets, and keep on improving our services.
One aim is of course to successfully complete the e-discussion, which I am very happy to see finally getting underway. This will help us not only to express our views to the policy level, but will also help us to judge our own effectiveness, and indicate the room for improvement as a group. Later this month, our coordination team (Monica & Steve) will get in touch with you, personally, seeking feedback and suggestions for the future; which will help us to build this network the way you want it to be.
For the new comers, since the 2nd update, I extend a warm welcome on behalf of our members, hope you enjoy your time with us, and also help us learn, together.
Please remember, we will continue with the Query Response even while the e-discussion is on. Please feel free to contact me for any clarification that you may need, and of course keep sending the burning questions that you want the rest of this group to help you with.
From now on, we will publish the Community Update once a month, for a quick recap of the previous month’s activities, information you want to share with the rest, like job vacancies, news, recommended readings etc. You can expect the next update, around 10th of June. I will pass a notice, a week earlier, to remind you for your postings in the update.
Best Wishes.
meghendra
Meghendra Banerjee Resource Person & Moderator, Health Communities Solution Exchange http://www.solutionexchange-un.net.in __________________________________________________________
Membership & other Community Statistics
It gives me great pleasure to tell you that we are over 800 now. In the last one year (April 2005 to March 2006) we have grown from 132 to 755 (almost 600 percent), with an average growth of 12 members per week. We now have members from 27 states and union territories. This is a remarkable achievement for a new group, and the credit goes to you. The regional & organisational balance has also improved substantially. Of course we have to work on it, especially to get our friends from the North Eastern States; in fact we are trying to organise a multistakeholder workshop in June 2006, your help and suggestions are needed.
I would like to thank profusely all of you, who have contributed through queries and responses. In this period we have posted 25 queries from you (at an average of 2 queries per month) and 24 Consolidate Replies, with, on an average, 14 responses per query, ranging from 3 to 39 depending on the query. Queries have been cross posted with other Solution Exchange Communities like Gender, Food, AIDS, Decentralisation, for wider perspectives.
Participation rate has increased from 16 to almost 20 percent, during the period, considering the fact that we have grown by almost 600 percent this is a significant achievement. One small hitch is the turnaround time, which is around 18 days from the day of posting a query. We are desperately trying to improve it, with some help from you it can be reduced further. After all, we want to remain current and useful.
The statistics supports the fact that we have covered a broad range of issues, and people have participated from various regions and organisation affiliations.
Some of the participation facts are given below:
Query Distribution along broad issues within MCH, April 2005 to March 2006, Total Queries 25.
Regional Distribution of Queries & Responses, in MCH Community, April 2005 to March 2006, Total Queries 25 & Total Responses 371.
Organisational Distribution of Queries & Responses in MCH Community, April 2005 to March 2006, Total Queries 25 & Total Responses 371.
We are very happy to introduce the community’s member list, operational from May 3, 2006, so that we know who we share this space with!
Member Database is now open, you can visit http://www.solutionexchange-un.net.in to access it. You will need to log in with your email and password, to see the details.
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Vacancy
MCH Community is looking for a Research Associate. Application deadline 31st May 2006. Please visit http://www.undp.org.in/JOBS/ for more information and other vacancies in Solution Exchange.
Upcoming
Regional
Workshop in North East next month, you may
want to help by referring practitioners from the
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Upcoming Events From
Sumeeta Banerjee, UNDP,
Global Course
- Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: Poverty Reduction, Reproductive
Health and Health Sector Reform, Applications are being
invited by the World Bank Institute for the Global Course on Reproductive
Health to be held in
From Arun Gupta, BPNI,
World Breastfeeding Week 2006, theme the IMS Act – Making it Known to People, BPNI, 2006 more at http://www.bpni.org/cgi/wbw.asp
From Jaideep Malhotra,
4th World Congress of Perinatal
Medicines for Developing Countries, Sept 29
– October 1, 2006,
From Umesh Kapil, AIIMS,
National Workshop on “Development of a
Community Based Package of Interventions for Prevention of Under Nutrition
Amongst Children Below Two Years of Age, March
2007,
Resource Corner
From Arun Gupta, BPNI,
Delayed Breastfeeding Initiation Increases Risk of Neonatal Mortality, by Karen M. Edmond, Charles Zandoh, Maria A. Quigley, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Seth Owusu-Agyei and Betty R. Kirkwood, Pediatrics 2006;117;380-386 http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/117/3/e380 The study tries to assess the contribution of timing of initiation of breast feeding to any impact on neonatal health.
Breastfeeding in the first hour of life could save almost one million babies’ lives each year, DFID Press Release. March 2006. http://www.solutionexchange-un.net.in/health/newsupdate/res-03-100506-01.pdf (PDF: 45 KB) This Press Release talks about the benefits of breast feeding in the current global context
From Ashok Paikaray, Orissa
Out of Focus, by T.K. Rajalakshami in Frontline 2006; Vol 23 Issue 6, available at http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2306/stories/20060407001809300.htm A
critical appraisal of the objectives and accomplishments of the National Rural
Health
From Kuntal Biswas,
Kangaroo Mother Care, Kuntal Biswas http://www.solutionexchange-un.net.in/health/newsupdate/res-03-100506-02.pdf (PDF: 141 KB) This PowerPoint presentation has pictures of different kangaroo child care postures.
From Marine Mukherjee, CINI, Kolkota
TARANGA: Newsletter for West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand & Andaman and Nicobar Islands, April – September 2005, Vol 3, No 6, Regional Resource Centre, CINI, Kolkata. http://www.cini-india.org/taranga.pdf (PDF: 3.39 KB) The current issue, ‘Health through Panchayat – The
From Hema Divakar, Mumbai
PPH Initiative Workshop Proceedings , organised by AOFOG-FOGSI Available at http://www.solutionexchange-un.net.in/health/newsupdate/res-03-100506-03.pdf (PDF: 36 KB) Proceedings of a joint PPH Initiative workshop organised by Asia Oceania Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecology AOFOG along with FOGSI at Bangalore on 3-4 December, 20005.
From Alok Ranjan, Shyam Institute,
Studies In Population Of Madhya Pradesh 2004, by Alok Ranjan (Chaurasia) Priced copies available from The Director, ‘Shyam’
Institute, E-13, 45 Bungalows, TT Nagar, This volume is the second in the series on the studies related to the population of Madhya Pradesh, including vital events & trends.
From Vanisha Nambiar,
‘Food Based
Strategy – A Public Health Measure To Combat Vitamin A Deficiency’ , by Vanisha Nambiar, Kavita Sharma,
Hemangini Gandhi, published by MS University if Priced Copies available from vanisha_nam at yahoo.com The monograph looks at Carotenoids and Vit A from various plant foods, data on processing, product development, bioavailability trials & transfer of lab based results to the field.
From Archana Sinha, Indian Social
Institute,
Gender Dynamics In Water Security: A Study in Rajasthan, by Archana Sinha, 2006 http://www.solutionexchange-un.net.in/health/newsupdate/res-03-100506-04.pdf (PDF: 45 KB) Abstract of a bigger study which deals with the vital issues pertaining to the water resource management in the broader framework of natural resource management including gender roles.
From Aanchal Kapur, BPNI,
Documentaries ‘Health Matters’ and ‘Barefoot Doctors’ Contact shikhaj at vsnl.com for more details. Taking a panoramic
view of the Indian health
sector, these two documentary films look at the present state of health care
in
From Deeksha Sharma, BPNI,
Child Malnutrition; Shanti Ghosh; Economic and Political Weekly, Commentary October 2, 2004 Available at http://www.epw.org.in/showArticles.php?root=2004&leaf=10&filename=7747&filetype=html A review of the implementation of ICDS scheme.
Infant and Young child Undernutrition. Where lies the solution?; Arun Gupta, Jon E Rohde; Economic and Political Weekly December 4, 2004 Available at http://www.epw.org.in/showArticles.php?root=2004&leaf=12&filename=7976&filetype=pdf (PDF 27.5 KB) The article advocates a shift from food-based approaches towards feeding behaviour changes for countering under nutrition among Indian children. Needs Free Subscription.
Repositioning Nutrition as Central to Development: A Strategy for Large-Scale Action; World Bank; March, 2006 Available at http://siteresources.worldbank.org/NUTRITION/Resources/281846-1131636806329/NutritionStrategy.pdf (PDF: 1.56 MB) The World Bank publication advocates an increased emphasis on nutrition to counter global poverty and provides examples from many parts of the globe on the issue.
ICDS and Persistent Undernutrition Strategies to Enhance the Impact; Michele Gragnolati, Caryn Bredenkamp, Monica Das Gupta, Yi-Kyoung Lee, Meera Shekar; Economic and Political Weekly; March 25, 2006 Available at http://www.epw.org.in/showArticles.php?root=2006&leaf=03&filename=9887&filetype=pdf (PDF: 68.5 KB) The
article examines the effectiveness of the ICDS on in addressing the problem
of child undernutritiion in
Integrated Child Development Services; Peter Berman; World Bank Review, published in the NFI Bulletin, April 2006, Vol.27 Number1 Available at http://nutritionfoundationofindia.res.in/pdfs/april_2006.pdf (PDF: 213 KB) Excerpts
from a lecture delivered at the Nutrition Foundation of
Delayed Breastfeeding Initiation Increases Risk of Neonatal Mortality; Karen M. Edmond, Charles Zandoh, Maria A. Quigley, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Seth Owusu-Agyei and Betty R. Kirkwood. Pediatrics, 2006;117;380-386 Available at http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/117/3/e380 The
study, conducted in
Feed Babies
when they are born As Indian policy makers fumble, A critical appraisal of nutrition policies being implemented by
Government of
Posted by Veronica Peris, OWSA,
Open Knowledge Network (OKN), One World OKN is an initiative to support the creation and exchange of local content in local languages across the South, supported by a range of information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Posted by Umesh Kapil, AIIMS,
The acute and chronic toxic effects of vitamin A, Kristina L Penniston1 and Sherry A Tanumihardjo, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 83, No. 2, 191-201, February 2006 www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/83/2/191 This article raises some serious concerns about Vit A supplementation doses and it short term and longer term implications.
Posted by Meghendra Banerjee, Resource Person
Campaign launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to promote awareness about hygiene and cleanliness issues as a measure to control easily preventable water borne diseases.
Is anyone interested to share their readings, new publications with the community? We are building this resource corner, where your recommended readings will feature.
Members’ Feedback From Marine Mukerjee, CINI, Kolkata
Congratulations on your first anniversary!!! Congratulations to all the members for such lively discussions throughout the year!! A very special thanks goes to the moderating team of MCH community for providing us the opportunity to speak.
From
Umesh Kapil, AIIMS,
The solution exchange is good forum to share views, but the action is missing. Its success will be when it can help in making a change in the implementation or help in formulation a policy on a national MCH problem.
From
Prasant Saboth, Abhilasha Trust,
I am a paediatrician working for MCH care in Orissa & Jharkhand for about 14 years; my clarity on BMW management has really improved due to the recent discussion. I feel strongly that the NGOs working under RCH II should be oriented about the management of BMW so that they can be advocates among our health service providers at grass root for proper disposal of bio medical wastes!
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Network Activity
Completed Queries (from 31 December to 16 May)
Biomedical
Waste Management in Rural PHCs, from Exide India, Describes the government regulations, standard guidelines as well as practical experiences on the management of Biomedical Waste in a rural health centre. Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (210 KB)
Family
Planning Methods and Menstruation, from Discusses programmatic issues and experience from various stakeholders’ points of view on bleeding changes and contraception options. Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (90 KB)
Developing IEC Strategy in Safe Motherhood,
from MOHFW, GOI, A pool of suggestions on the merit of promoting institutional deliveries vis-à-vis the safe motherhood concept, along with examples from actual field campaigns Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (98 KB)
Community
Based Approaches in Feeding Practices, Explores ways in which healthy infant feeding practices can be promoted in a successful and sustainable manner using ICDS and voluntary workers Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (247 KB)
Disseminating Maternal Verbal Autopsy Results, from Ekjut, Jharkhand, (Advice). Issued 30 March 2006 Suggests ways in which results of a verbal autopsy study might be disseminated among various groups of stakeholders Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (108 KB)
Analyzing Traditional Birthing Practices, from WHO India (Experiences). Issued 21 March 2006 Appraising the traditions and practices associated with pregnancy and child birth in various communities across the country Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (135 KB)
Arranging
Referral Transport in Emergencies, from MOHFW, from MOHFW, GoI, Innovative examples and considerations from Government agencies, community-based initiatives and NGOs for ensuring timely referrals and transportation in obstetrical emergencies Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (256 KB)
IEC
Strategy for the Health Sector, from Rosetta Stone Media, Examining
issues facing State-level integrated approaches to Information Education and
Communication, including synergies with the National Rural Health Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (225 KB)
Indices for measuring nutritional status in children, from Prema Ramachandran, NFI New Delhi (Advice), cross-posted with Food & Nutrition Security Community. Issued 10 Jan 2006 Discussing issues in anthropometry to find the most suited indices for measuring nutritional status in children in India Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (225 KB)
Offering
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Services, from Medha
Gandhi, IPAS Issues & operatives in current practices of Medical Termination of Pregnancy in India Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (150 KB)
Implementation of Health Programmes by Panchayats, from Marine Mukherjee, CINI, Kolkata (Comparative Experiences; Advice), cross-posted with the Decentralization Community. Issued 31 Dec 2005 Operational issues for Panchayati Raj system to deliver health or related services at various levels, including monitoring indicators Download this Consolidated Reply – PDF (258 KB) __________________________________________________________________________________
Open Queries
Send your replies to se-mch at solutionexchange-un.net
Monitoring Cold Chain Maintenance, from SRUSTI, Orissa, (Experiences). Reply by 17th May 2006 Seeking ways to monitor vaccine efficacy at the community level.
Identifying
Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH), from CEDPA, Seeking practical experience of identifying PPH for in service training of ANMs and health workers.
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Ongoing e-Discussion
Send your replies to se-mch_discuss at solutionexchange-un.net
Topic: How can we empower families and communities to better utilize MCH services? (Reply by 17 May 2006)
Guest Moderator: Dr. B.S. Garg, Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine Mahatma
Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewa Gram, Wardha,
For details & message archives go to http://www.solutionexchange-un.net.in/mch/e-discuss/ __________________________________________________________________________________
Previous Updates
MCHealth Community Update #1; Issued 7 November 2005 MCHealth Community Update #2; Issued 23 December 2005 ____________________________________________________________________
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