Health Systems, Emergency & Maternal Care
Transforming Emergency and Maternal Care: Innovations, Ethics, and Equity (2024)
This book examines emergency and maternal health systems through the lenses of innovation, ethics, and equity in low- and middle-income settings. It analyses service delivery models, health system bottlenecks, and governance challenges affecting maternal and emergency care outcomes. Drawing on policy analysis and field evidence, the publication highlights disparities in access, quality, and responsiveness. It proposes pathways for strengthening systems through ethical decision-making, technology adoption, workforce capacity, and community engagement. The book contributes to evidence-based dialogue on building resilient, equitable, and patient-centred emergency and maternal care systems.
Bridging Health Divides in Low-Resource Settings: Insights on Maternal and Neonatal Care (2024)
This publication explores persistent inequities in maternal and neonatal health in low-resource settings. It examines health system gaps related to infrastructure, human resources, referral mechanisms, and socio-economic barriers. The book synthesizes evidence from policy reviews and field experiences to identify practical strategies for improving care continuity and outcomes. Emphasis is placed on equity-driven planning, community-based approaches, and system-level reforms. The publication provides actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and development partners seeking to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and strengthen health systems in underserved contexts.
Social Cost–Benefit Analysis of School Health, Hygiene, and Sanitation Education Interventions (2024–2025)
This study conducts a social cost–benefit analysis of school-based health, hygiene, and sanitation education interventions implemented across selected regions in India. It quantifies economic and social returns by assessing health outcomes, behaviour change, reduced disease burden, and long-term productivity gains. Programme costs are compared against measurable benefits to households, schools, and public health systems. The analysis demonstrates strong value for money and highlights the role of preventive education in improving child health and learning outcomes. Findings provide evidence to support scaling and sustained investment in school health programmes.
Impact Evaluation of BCC Interventions under the School Health and Hygiene Education Programme (2024–2025)
This impact evaluation assesses the effectiveness of behaviour change communication (BCC) interventions under the School Health and Hygiene Education Programme. Using mixed methods, the study measures changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hygiene, sanitation, and health among students and teachers. It also evaluates programme reach, delivery quality, and contextual factors influencing outcomes. The findings demonstrate significant improvements in hygiene behaviours and awareness, while identifying areas for programme refinement. The evaluation provides actionable insights for strengthening BCC design and implementation in school-based public health initiatives.
Baseline Assessment of BCC Interventions under the Dettol School Health and Hygiene Education Programme (2023)
This baseline assessment establishes pre-intervention benchmarks for behaviour change communication initiatives under the Dettol School Health and Hygiene Education Programme. It analyses student knowledge, hygiene practices, school sanitation infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement. The study identifies behavioural gaps, contextual challenges, and opportunities for targeted messaging. Baseline findings inform programme design, monitoring frameworks, and outcome measurement, ensuring evidence-based implementation. The assessment serves as a critical reference point for subsequent impact evaluations and adaptive programme management.
Design of a Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Strategy for the School Sanitation and Hygiene Education Sector (2013)
This publication outlines the design of a comprehensive BCC strategy for the school sanitation and hygiene education sector. It draws on formative research, behavioural insights, and stakeholder consultations to develop age-appropriate messaging, communication channels, and engagement approaches. The strategy integrates curriculum-based learning with community outreach and institutional coordination. It provides a practical framework for promoting sustained hygiene behaviours among children, teachers, and families, and remains relevant as a foundational model for school-based WASH behaviour change programmes.
External Evaluation of an Integrated Community Health Programme in Mayurbhanj District, Odisha (2011–2012)
This external evaluation reviews the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of an integrated community health programme implemented in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. The assessment examines service delivery, community participation, health outcomes, and institutional partnerships. Findings highlight improvements in health awareness, access to basic services, and community mobilisation, alongside operational challenges. The evaluation provides lessons for programme design, scaling, and integration with public health systems, contributing to evidence-based improvements in community health interventions.