Support for Responsive Newborn and Maternal Health in Bauchi


Reporting Organization:Plan International Canada
Total Budget ($CAD):$ 12,350,000
Timeframe: February 25, 2016 - May 31, 2019
Status: Implementation
Contact Information: Unspecified

Partner & Funder Profiles


Reporting Organization


Plan International Canada

Participating Organizations


Funders (Total Budget Contribution)


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Location


Country - Total Budget Allocation


Nigeria - $ 12,350,000.00 (100.00%)

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Areas of Focus


Health - Total Budget Allocation


Health Systems, Training & Infrastructure (45 %)

Reproductive Health & Rights incl. Maternal Health (45 %)

Primary Health Care (10 %)

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Description


This project aims to improve access to maternal and newborn services and enhance the health of the vulnerable and poor of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Activities include: (1) increasing the knowledge of women of child bearing age and community leaders on maternal and newborn health and family planning; (2) improving the skills and capacities of health service providers, the availability of medicines and supplies, and the state of health care centres; and (3) improving health governance groups to ensure these interventions are sustainable. Ultimately, the project seeks to reduce maternal and newborn mortality.

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Target Population


Gender and age: Adult women Adult men Adolescent females Under-5 children Newborns
Descriptors: Rural
Total Direct Population: 274,485
Total Indirect Population: 1,429,478
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Outputs


Unspecified

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Results & Indicators


Expected Results


The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) improved equitable access to maternal and newborn services and enhanced health outcomes of 760,000 women of child-bearing age, 430,000 newborns, and 600,000 fathers and potential fathers; (2) increased knowledge of women, men and community leaders on maternal and newborn health; (3) community health workers trained in gender-responsive planning, service provision and referrals; (4) improved availability of medicines and supplies; and (5) strengthened capacity of health governance/oversight groups to ensure sustainability.

Achieved Results


Unspecified

Indicators


  • None Selected
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Associated Projects (If applicable)


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