NGO-in Health Programme and policy in India

NGO-in Health Programme and policy

1. Role of Non-Government
Organizations (NGOs) in Health
programmeand Policy
DR. A. M. ELIZABETH
RESEARCH OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
NIHFW
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2. What is an NGO? …….. Cont…..
Definition:
 NGOisa“NotforProfit”,voluntaryCitizen’sgroupthatisorganizedona
local,nationalorinternationalleveltoaddressissuesinsupportofthe
publicgoods(UNDepartmentofGlobalCommunication)
 NGOisa‘Privateorganizationsthatpursueactivitiestorelievesuffering,
promotetheinterestsofthepoor,protecttheenvironment,providebasicsocial
servicesorundertakecommunitydevelopment.(WorldBank)
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3. Health Programme
A Health Programmeis series of planned actions or events that aim to improve health and
well being.
Example-School Health programme, Occupational Health Programme, Annual health
Screening
Goals:
Health Programmeaims to improve Public Health, reduces incidence of diseases and ensure
access to health care services to the population
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4. Health Policy
Health policy is defined by WHO as the decisions, plans or actions that are
undertaken to achieve specific Health care goal within a society
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5. NGO and Health Programmeof GOI
NGOs under National health program contributes the following two main Functions:
(i)Training the functionaries involved in the programme
(ii)Implement the Health programme components for public health care services.
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6. Role of NGOs in Health Programme……. 1
1. Healthcare Institution Establishment and Management
Establishing Educational Healthcare institutions-1%
NGO-run hospitals at district level (Missionary hospitals)
Managing health finance and administration-17.8%
Rural NGOs providing essential primary and secondary health services locally
NGOs actively promoting preventive health care through community approaches
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7. Role of NGOs in in Health Programme…. 2
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2. Direct Health Services
•Outpatient clinic-8%
•Hospital services-3.3%
•Rehabilitative clinic-3%
•Health camps
•Mobile clinics for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
•Support services (11%) Ancillary services like lab/image tests (3%)
•Non-clinical medical support (health system management/financing)-
(16%)
•Counselling services (psychosocial and contraceptive choice)

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3. Preventive and PromotiveHealth Programs
Implementing preventive and promoting health programs
Outreach activities for preventive and public health care (88%)
Health education and awareness campaigns (media campaigns, IEC production)
Community-based mid-media activities (street plays, songs)
Promotion of homestead food production
FP (Family Planning) demand generationthrough interpersonal communication
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9. Role of NGOs in in Health Programme…. 4
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4. Policy and Advocacy
•Policy advocacy
•Promoting health rights
•Inter-sectoral and multi-sectoral coordination and
consultation
•Engaging in medical research-(3%)

10. Role of NGOs in Health Programme…. 5
5. Health Financing and Insurance
Health insurance for targeted populations-(5%)
Some NGOs have independent health financing schemes for communities
NGO schemes included in National Health Mission’s flexi-pools
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11. Role of NGOs in in Health Programme…. 6
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6. Capacity Building and Training
•Training and development (e.g., life skills)
•Capacity building of field NGOs for health-oriented projects
•Development, production, and distribution of IEC materials
•Coordinationwith national bodies for health communication
material development

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7. Disaster Management and Global Health Issues
Disaster management
Global health issues by international NGOs
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13. Role of NGOs in in Health Programme…. 8
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8. All Major and Specialized Health Programs
•Contributions to national health programs (e.g., Family Planning,
Blindness Control, Leprosy Control)
•Palliative care
•Specific health issues (alcoholism, substance abuse)

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9. Community Engagement and Social Marketing
•Social marketing (condoms, pills, iodized salt)
•Target group awareness and health promotion
•Role model stories, quizzes, hotline

15. Part-IV
NGOs In Policy Directions At Different Levels
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16. NGOs in advocating for policy … 1
1. Research and Evidence Generation
Data Collection and Analysis
Publishing Reports and Case Studies
Expert Consultations
2. Raising Awareness
Public Campaigns
Targeting Key Stakeholders
Storytelling and Personal
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17. NGOs in advocating for policy … 2
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3. Building Coalitions and Alliances
•Partnerships with Other NGOs and CSOs.
•Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
•Global and National Networks.
4. Engaging with Policymakers
•Direct Lobbying
•Policy Briefings
•Testifying at Hearings and Committees

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5. Mobilizing Public Support
Petitions and Signatures.
Public Protests and Rallies
Digital Advocacy
6. Media Advocacy
Media Engagement:
Using Traditional and Social Media
Influencing Public Opinion
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7. Capacity Building of Policymakers
•Workshops and Seminars
•Study Tours.
•Technical Assistance.
8. Monitoring and Accountability
•Tracking Policy
•Citizen Report Cards
•Watchdog Role.

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9. Litigation and Legal Advocacy
Strategic Litigation.
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
10. Engaging with International Bodies
Global Advocacy Platforms
Treaties and International Agreements
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21. Thank you
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