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Innovation in reducing neonatal death using Chlorhexidine in Nepal- a case study

Innovation in reducing neonatal death using Chlorhexidine in Nepal- a case study. Saving Lives at Birth a Grand Challenge for Development. This is three year project to scale up use of C hlorhexidine at national level

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Innovation in reducing neonatal death using Chlorhexidine in Nepal- a case study

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  1. Innovation in reducing neonatal death using Chlorhexidine in Nepal- a case study

  2. Saving Lives at Birth a Grand Challenge for Development • This is three year project to scale up use of Chlorhexidine at national level • The project aim to reduce neo-natal death cased by infection by using Chlorhexidine immediate after cord cutting • This in one of the innovation project under USAID health , science and technology.

  3. The Nepal Context- Child Mortality Marked decline in infant and child mortality Less improvement with neonatal mortality and no change from 2006-2011 Source: NDHS&NHSP*

  4. 3 – 4 children die every hour

  5. 63% of deliveries occur at home

  6. Child birth considered an impure and dirty process

  7. Nepal Context – Policy Strategies to reduce neonatal mortality

  8. Nepal policy for CHX used • Chlorhexidine will be applied to each newborn irrespective of facility and home birth. • Nepal is using single dose resume immediate after cord cutting as a part of essential newborn care followed by clean and dry cord care practices. • CHX is not stand alone program it is integral part of essential newborn care.

  9. Why Nepal Accepted Chlorhexidine Cord Care

  10. Nepal: A Living University for ChlorhexidineCord Care

  11. Nepal: A living university for Chlorhexidine cord care

  12. Nepal: A Living University for ChlorhexidineCord Care

  13. Completed and Active Districts: 41 Planned: Entire Country (75 districts) Impact

  14. Chlorhexidine integration into ongoing programs Success through Integration

  15. Key to Program Success in Nepal

  16. Supply of 7.1%w/v Chlorhexidinein Nepal Job aid to counsel mother

  17. Doll as a Interpersonal Communication Tool

  18. Ensuring Sustainability

  19. Thank you

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