Integrated training session held for “CTY BARN” and “Health on Bike” staff

In a concerted effort to enhance healthcare delivery in Nagaland, the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS), the National Health Mission (NHM), and the USAID-PRERANA project have joined forces to conduct an integrated training session for the staff of the “CTY BARN” and “Health on Bike” programs. The training took place on August 21st and 22nd, 2024, respectively, with a focus on improving knowledge and skills in Family Planning and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services.

The training is part of a broader initiative to integrate family planning services and SRH information into the newly launched ‘CTY BARN’ program in four districts and the ‘Health on Bike’ initiative across eight districts in Nagaland. This collaboration aims to expand the reach and accessibility of these critical services through primary health facilities under the National Health Mission.

The session was inaugurated by Dr Akuo Sorhie, Mission Director of NHM, and Dr Ahu Sekhose, Project Director of NSACS. They were joined by Dr Bernice, Joint Director, TI, NSACS, along with representatives from USAID India and PRERANA, and other government officials. This joint effort highlights a strong commitment to advancing family planning and SRH services in the state.

PRERANA is a USAID-funded five-year initiative till Dec 2028, dedicated towards strengthening Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) services across all eight north-eastern states of India by facilitating development of innovative solutions and supporting local government, private sector, and civil society and through co-designing locally relevant strategies and evidence-based Family Planning/ Reproductive Health solutions for the youth.

PRERANA aims to significantly improve the health outcomes for marginalized and population in vulnerable circumstances including people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) and with focus on models with integration as its core that transcend the health sector and foster integrated, cross-sectorial solutions including but not limited to HIV, mental health, gender based violence, etc.

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