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The project made significant changes in the targeted area. They developed a strong relationship with the Government and its agencies. The Sewa Bhawan hospital was accredited for institutional delivery and Janani Surakshya Yojna – which enabled pregnant mothers to access institutional safe delivery and care. The level of awareness regarding Reproductive child health care increased through street theatre (Kala Jathha) and personal interactions. Families started using micro birth planning which is very essential for safe motherhood and childhood. The project also highlighted the role of a pregnant woman's husband for safe delivery, motherhood and childhood. Health issues like RTI/STI and HIV/AIDS, which still remains a taboo in the communities, were also addressed through the project. |
Rani Murmu looked forward to the birth of her fifth child. At 36, and already having four girls, Rani hoped it would be a boy this time. Rani is a Malto tribal. The Malto tribes are a primitive tribal group living in the hills in Jharkhand. The death rate among the Malto tribals are so high, that it exceeds the birth rate. The infant mortality rate of 147 and Maternal Mortality rate of 460 are pointers to this grave situation. |
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