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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Manifesto 2009</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">A Call to all Political Parties</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">While India, by many accounts, is poised to take its rightful</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">place as a leader in the community of nations, the stark reality</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">that faces a majority of the Indian people cannot be ignored. A</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">recurring and distressing face of this reality is the unacceptable state of ill-health</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">of our people. PHM India believes that healthy living conditions and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">access to good quality health care for all citizens are not only basic human</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">rights, but also essential accompaniments of social and economic development.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Such an understanding would, in turn, require that <b>people’s</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">health is given priority as a national political issue. </span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The current</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">health policies and their implementation need to be seriously examined</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">so that new policies can be implemented in the framework of quality</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">health care for all and access to basic determinants of health as a basic</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">right. The following core recommendations are made to strengthen and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">reorient the health system so as to ensure quality health care for all. We</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">hope these <b>recommendations will be incorporated by political parties</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">in their election platforms </span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">for the upcoming general election as</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">a demonstration of their commitment to public health. PHM India looks forward to such a commitment from all political forces in the country.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Peoples Health Manifesto - 2009</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We challenge political parties to:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Take effective measures to achieve the right to health, which includes</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the right not only to timely / appropriate quality health care but also to</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the underlying socio economic and environmental determinants of</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Food insecurity and malnutrition are particularly critical factors</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">currently determining ill health. Serious attention needs to be</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">paid to the current agricultural crisis. Food security programs should be</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">universalised with urgency.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Ensure 100% availability of safe water without discrimination, in</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">each village and habitation and 100% access to safe hygienic</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">toilets in homes, institutions and public places (markets, streets,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">bus-stands, railway stations), along with adequate water supply</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and proper waste disposal system for sanitary waste.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Ensure adequate and safe housing with legal entitlements; assure</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">equal inheritance and ownership of land and property for</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">women.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> There should be a moratorium on genetically modified cropping and import of GM foods till health concerns are satisfied and the regulatory frameworks</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">are in place.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Enactment of a National Health Act</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Enact a National Health Act to guarantee the right to comprehensive,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">quality health care at public expense in relevant health institutions</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">to all, where every one is entitled to the full range of guaranteed, free</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">health services.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> The Act must ensure that all persons approaching all clinical</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">establishments, including private establishments,<strong> </strong>would</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">enjoy legally enshrined rights including the rights to information</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and records, display of rates as relevant, informed consent,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">confidentiality, non-discrimination, rational care according</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">to minimum standards and management guidelines, and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">emergency medical care. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> The Act must ensure the entitlements of the people to key</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">health determinants including nutrition, clean drinking water and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">healthy environmental conditions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> The Act must ensure systems and processes for community based</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">monitoring and mechanisms for redressal at various levels towards</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the fulfillment of rights in both public and private settings.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To operationalise the right to comprehensive, quality health care for all as</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">envisaged in the Act, the following policy measures will also have to be</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">implemented:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Substantial strengthening and expansion of primary as well as</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">secondary, tertiary, rural and urban health facilities in public sector</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">as models whose standards should be followed by the private</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">sector.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Regulation and standardization of structures and processes in</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the entire private medical sector. A progressively expanding proportion</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">of private facilities providing standardised, rational care</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">could be reimbursed through public funds at defined rates, within</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the framework of a Universal Healthcare Coverage Scheme.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> A Universal Healthcare Coverage Scheme to include all sections of</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the people given the fact that any scheme targeted to the</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">poor is implemented poorly. State’s share of contribution should</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">be 100% for resource-poor families. Rest of the population would</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">contribute to begin with; this contribution will be progressively</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">more as we go up the socio-economic ladder. But within 10</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">years, all Health Care expenses for all people to be financed by</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the State.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> As a key first step towards this Universal coverage, implement a</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Universal Social Health Insurance scheme as part of Social security</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">for all unorganized and organised sector workers, which is</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">mandatory and offers comprehensive health care coverage, covering</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">all members, their families with a schedule covering all health</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">conditions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Increase health care budget from current 1% of GDP to 3%</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">within 5 years and to 5% in 10 years. This would increase the</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">share of public funds in health-care expenditure from the current</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">20% to 60% in 5 years and to 100% in 10 years. Ensure</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">increase at both the Center and State levels.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Rural Health Infrastructure and services</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Ensure increased allocation and effective expenditure of funds</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">for PHC. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> PHC needs to be true to its mandate of strengthening</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the public health system through improving infrastructure at all</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">levels, ensuring adequate staffing, better supply systems and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">flexible financing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Take strict action to eradicate corruption in the entire public</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">health system. Close systemic gaps that allow corruption to proliferate.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Expansion of facilities must go hand in hand with substantial improvement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">in quality of care. Especially since increased demand</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">generated for institutional deliveries has not always resulted in commensurate</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">increase in quality of services. In fact, in a large number of</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">instances there may be a deterioration as compared to home</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">deliveries.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Formulate a road map for the creation of 2.5 service providers</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">per 1000 population as per the recommendation of the WHO by</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">ensuring sufficiency of training institutions as well as increased</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">sanctions of facilities and posts.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> The shortage of trained health personnel needs to be addressed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">by augmenting the capacity in the public sector to train all levels</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">of health personnel – from health workers to doctors. At the</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">same time, taking note of the effect on deterioration in ethics</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and standards of medical practice, all private medical colleges</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">charging fees in excess of Government colleges should be closed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">down and the students should be absorbed in augmented capacities</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">in the public sector.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> All health personnel including doctors and health workers</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">need to be provided promotional avenues, adequate remuneration</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and secure employment terms that are not based on short</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">term contracts.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Initiate massive transformation in the governance of health systems</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">by introducing much greater decentralization of administrative,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">financial and technical decision making powers, and establishment</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">of resource institutions at district and sub district</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">levels for continuing knowledge and skills upgrading.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Increase allocation for drugs per capita. Set up systems and ensure</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">their effective functioning for transparent procurement of drugs,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">equipment, etc.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Declare national ban on any kind of private practice by all full</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">time medical care providers in public health system whether employed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">by state or central government.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> All public – private partnerships (PPP) must be governed by a</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">regulatory policy framework that protects in particular principles</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">of equity.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Abolish user fees with immediate effect.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Ensure services for persons with special health needs - persons</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">with disabilities, and those requiring mental health care.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Ensure a strong political commitment to the process of Community</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">monitoring and planningso as to increase democracy</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">in the health care system as well as the social determinants</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">of health.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Expedite setting up and implementation of a National Urban</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Health Care System with civil society consultation and participation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Drugs / Medicines and Patents</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Immediately declare an essential drugs and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">consumables list and enforce the use of WHO prescribed list of</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">medicines in generic forms.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Withdraw all irrational and harmful medicines ensuring that medical</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">care providers adhere to standard treatment procedures and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">do not prescribe unreasonable drugs, surgical and diagnostic procedures.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Develop and implement an Ethical Code of marketing</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">of medicines.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Reduce prices of all essential medicines and keep them under</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">strict price control. Withdraw excise duty from all essential medicines.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Revive all public sector medicine and vaccine producing companies</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">with no transfer of vaccine production to the private sector.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Set up of an inter-ministerial mechanism with representation also</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">from the Ministry of Health that examines all health related patent</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">applications before they are granted, with a view to weighing</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the public health implications of a patent grant.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Promote liberal use of the public health safeguards in the Indian</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Patent Act to promote access to medicines, including through</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">issuance of compulsory licenses</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Gender and Health</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Abolish all coercive laws, policies and practices that violate the</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">reproductive and democratic rights of women.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #231f20; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Stop coercion in the use of contraception. Make user-controlled</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #231f20; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">contraceptives available.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Guarantee comprehensive, quality health services (preventive,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">promotive and curative) for women, that are accessible, accountable,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">irrespective of capacity to pay. Special provisions – resources</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and implementation- to be made to address health issues specific to women. For example, access to safe abortion services</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Assure women of gender-specific health entitlements (maternity</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">leave, abortion leave, sterilization leave, creches, toilets) in</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">public and private employment. A national scheme for maternity</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">entitlements in the informal sector should be introduced.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Register all deaths and initiate audits of all maternal deaths.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Ensure safety, transparency and accountability in all clinical trials,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and guarantee that the post-trial benefits of research are made</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">available to women even from marginalized groups. Ensure disclosure</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">of funding and of potential conflict-of-interest in all clinical</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">trials, medical research and publications.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Make mandatory the inclusion of women’s organizations and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">women’s health advocates on ethics committees, from national</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">to local and institutional level.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Recognise violence against women as a public health issue and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">ensure provision of necessary services. Ensure prosecution and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">conviction of violators.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Include the topics of ‘Violence against women’ and ‘sexuality</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and gender’ as part medical and paramedical curricula to equip</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">medical professionals deal in a sensitive manner with survivors of</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">violence, including domestic violence. Train forensic experts on</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the social aspects of sexual assault and rape, collection and retention</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">of proof in cases of individual or mass sexual violence.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Repeal any laws, policies and practices that discriminate on the basis of sexuality.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Child Health and Nutrition</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> A national policy on Child health and nutrition should be formulated</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">with urgency. This must ensure policies and technical interventions</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">follow the overall approach of decentralization, self-reliance</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and promotion of food security and local economies. A</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">clear ‘no conflict of interest’ needs to be demonstrated by any</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">agency that is allowed to work on child health and nutrition</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">issues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> A high-level overseeing mechanism (e.g. empowered steering</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">committee) should be created to</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">ensure convergence and accountability in the entire range of</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">interventions concerned with child nutrition.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">A system of crèches must be established progressively.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Infant and young child feeding counseling and support should</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">be recognized as one of the core “services” with a clear budget head. Special sub-scheme to give appropriate supplementary nutrition to children in the age group 6 months to 3 years.</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></span></p>
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