National health education, information and communication centerShisam Neupane
Established under MOHP in 1993, NHEICC is responsible for planning,Implementing, monitoring and evaluating awareness raising, information, education and communication program related to health programmes and services.
National health education, information and communication centerShisam Neupane
Established under MOHP in 1993, NHEICC is responsible for planning,Implementing, monitoring and evaluating awareness raising, information, education and communication program related to health programmes and services.
This National Strategic Roadmap on Health workforce Provides comprehensive guidance to the federal, provincial and local levels on Health, Health education. HRH strategy envisions to ensure equitable distribution and availability of quality health workforce as per the country health service system to ensure universal health coverage. This strategy provides guidance to the government at all levels in the federal context to fulfill the constitutional right for the access to health services by each citizen through effective management of the health workforce.
Organization Structure of Public Health System in Nepal.
Organization Profile (Structure, Functions, Roles, Responsibilities, ToR): http://bit.ly/HealthsystemsNepal
Organization Structure of Public Health System in Nepal | Health System Nepal | Current Health system of Nepal | Organization Structure of Nepalese Health System | Public Health System | Health Governance System in Nepal |Health Organization Profile | https://publichealthupdate.com |
More updates: https://publichealthupdate.com
The Basics of Monitoring, Evaluation and Supervision of Health Services in NepalDeepak Karki
This presentation has made to health workers who have more than two decades of experience of managing/implementing public health programs in Nepal, especially at district level and below.
This National Strategic Roadmap on Health workforce Provides comprehensive guidance to the federal, provincial and local levels on Health, Health education. HRH strategy envisions to ensure equitable distribution and availability of quality health workforce as per the country health service system to ensure universal health coverage. This strategy provides guidance to the government at all levels in the federal context to fulfill the constitutional right for the access to health services by each citizen through effective management of the health workforce.
Organization Structure of Public Health System in Nepal.
Organization Profile (Structure, Functions, Roles, Responsibilities, ToR): http://bit.ly/HealthsystemsNepal
Organization Structure of Public Health System in Nepal | Health System Nepal | Current Health system of Nepal | Organization Structure of Nepalese Health System | Public Health System | Health Governance System in Nepal |Health Organization Profile | https://publichealthupdate.com |
More updates: https://publichealthupdate.com
The Basics of Monitoring, Evaluation and Supervision of Health Services in NepalDeepak Karki
This presentation has made to health workers who have more than two decades of experience of managing/implementing public health programs in Nepal, especially at district level and below.
4. 2nd pbbsc - Comty - Unit - 4 - Health Education & Communication.pptxthiru murugan
2nd Year PBBSc Nursingcommunity Health Nursing
Health Education & Communication
UNIT IV:
Health Education
Aims, concepts and scope of health education.
National plan for health education
Communication techniques
Methods and media for health education programmes
Planning for health education & role of nurse
Health education has its origin during the ancient period when principles of disease prevention and health promotion were advocated and practiced.
Health education information at that time was communicated by face interaction.
Rather, principles of healthful living were integrated with culture and religious practices of a society.
Currently, health education is formal in its approach need to follow some guidelines.
It is institutionalized and is organized within the health care delivery system.
It began with the establishment of health centers in rural and urban areas
Emphasis was given on preventive, promotive and curative aspects of health.
Definition: Health education is a process that informs, motivates and helps the people to adopt and maintain healthy practices and lifestyles, advocates environmental changes as needed. (teaching the peoples about health related matters)
AIMS OF HEALTH EDUCATION:
To provide teaching on health matters
To motivate for learning regarding health
To improve knowledge and skill
To create awareness
To encourage people to adopt and maintain a healthy life style
To promote the proper use of health services
To stimulate for active participation in health services
CONCEPTS OF HEALTH EDUCATION:
Changing human behavior
Prevention of disease
Promotion of healthy lifestyles;
Modification of individual behavior to modification of “social environment”
Community participation to community involvement
Promotion of individual to Promotion of community
Self reliance
Informing people
Motivating people
Guiding into action
Primary Health Care Approach
Principles of health education:
SCOPE OF HEALTH EDUCATION:
Human biology: Anatomy and physiology, Importance of health & Effect of smoking, drinking and drugs on the body
Nutrition: Balanced diet, Nutritive value of food stuffs, Diet for pregnant and lactating mothers and others, Food sanitation, Nutrition deficiencies disease and there prevention & Motivation of good eating habits
Hygiene (personal and environmental): Personal hygiene, Environmental hygiene & Food hygiene
Mental health: Preventive measures against mental disorder & Guidance and counselling
Prevention of disease and accidents: Prevention of communicable, Non communicable disease Ex- D.M., C.H.D, Useful information about road safety, Knowledge about accidents & industrial Education regarding self screening measures
Utilization of health services: To Inform the community about available health services, voluntary agencies, motivate them to participate in national health programme
Family planning & maternal and child health: Planned and unplanned family, Immunization of pregnant women, Growth and
Position and role of health education in health promotion. Niru Magar
This ppt explores the Position and role of health education in health promotion.Health education is the process of providing individuals and communities with the knowledge, skills, and motivation they need to make informed choices about their health and well-being.
It's more than just learning facts; it's about developing the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and apply that knowledge to your life.
HE is aimed at bringing about behavioral changes in individuals, groups, and larger populations from behaviors that are presumed to be detrimental to health, to behaviors that are conducive to present and future health.
Health promotion is the process of enabling people to take control over and improve their health and its determinants. Health promotion is about creating the conditions and conducive environment for healthy choices for all and where people live, work, age and play.
Health promotion is an umbrella term that includes disease prevention, improvement of health, and enhancing well-being.
Through various platforms and strategies, HE aims to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and foster a culture of informed decision-making and wellness.
Primary Health Care is an essential health care made universally accessible to individuals and acceptable to them through their full participation and at the cost the community and country can afford.
A PROPOSAL ON WORKPLACE HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAM...Mohammad Aslam Shaiekh
A PROPOSAL ON
WORKPLACE HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAM AMONG THE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT WORKERS OF POKHARA METROPOLITAN CITY
Proposal Development on Organizing Health Promotion Education Communication T...Mohammad Aslam Shaiekh
Proposal Development on Organizing Health Promotion Education Communication Training Program on Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition Practices in Pumdi, Pokhara Municipality 22.
A PROPOSAL ON HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAM ON SCHOOL...Mohammad Aslam Shaiekh
A PROPOSAL ON
HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAM ON SCHOOL HEALTH NUTRITION AMONG THE PRIMARY LEVEL STUDENTS OF POKHARA METROPOLITAN-30, KASKI
Practicum presentation on Safe Motherhood Program (SMP) and Maternal and Peri...Mohammad Aslam Shaiekh
Practicum presentation on Safe Motherhood Program (SMP) and Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Program in MNH Section of Family Welfare Division..
Practicum presentation on Safe Motherhood Program (SMP) and Maternal and Peri...Mohammad Aslam Shaiekh
Practicum presentation on Safe Motherhood Program (SMP) and Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Program in MNH Section of Family Welfare Division
Practicum presentation on Safe Motherhood Program (SMP) and Maternal and Peri...Mohammad Aslam Shaiekh
Practicum presentation on Safe Motherhood Program (SMP) and Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Program in MNH Section of Family Welfare Division
PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN DISECTION AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE MESSA...Mohammad Aslam Shaiekh
PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN DISECTION AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE MESSAGE OF COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING AND ASSESSMENT OF FAVORABLE AND UNFAVORABLE BEHAVIOR ON MATERNAL NUTRITION
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
NVBDCP was launched in 2003-2004 . Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Acute scrotum is a general term referring to an emergency condition affecting the contents or the wall of the scrotum.
There are a number of conditions that present acutely, predominantly with pain and/or swelling
A careful and detailed history and examination, and in some cases, investigations allow differentiation between these diagnoses. A prompt diagnosis is essential as the patient may require urgent surgical intervention
Testicular torsion refers to twisting of the spermatic cord, causing ischaemia of the testicle.
Testicular torsion results from inadequate fixation of the testis to the tunica vaginalis producing ischemia from reduced arterial inflow and venous outflow obstruction.
The prevalence of testicular torsion in adult patients hospitalized with acute scrotal pain is approximately 25 to 50 percent
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
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Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
Novas diretrizes da OMS para os cuidados perinatais de mais qualidade
Critical Review of Development and Current Situation of Health Education in Nepal From Central to Peripheral Level
1. Critical Review of Development
and Current Situation of Health
Education in Nepal From Central
to Peripheral Level
Presented By: Mohammad Aslam (MPH)
2. Concept and definitions of Health
Education
“is a process of growth in an individual by means of
which he alters his behavior or change his attitude
towards health practices as a result of new
experiences he has had.” (Dorothy B.Nysewander, 1949)
“Consciously constructed opportunities for learning
involving some form of communication designed to
improve health literacy, including improving
knowledge, and developing life skills, which are
conducive to individual and community health.”
(Oxford text book of public Health, 3rd edition)
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Aslam Aman
3. Cont…
The WHO health promotion glossary describes health
education as not limited to the dissemination of
health-related information but also “fostering the
motivation, skills and confidence (self-efficacy)
necessary to take action to improve health”, as well
as “the communication of information concerning the
underlying social, economic and environmental
conditions impacting on health, as well as individual
risk factors and risk behaviours, and use of the health
care system”.
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4. Development of Health Education in
Nepal
First five year plan (1956-61);
o Established Health Education and Sanitation Section in
1961 under DOHS.
o Emphasized on Sanitation and Hygiene.
Second three year plan (1962-66) and third five year
plan (1965-70);
o Initiation of vertical projects: : Malaria eradication, Tb and
Leprosy control project, FP/MCH project, Small pox
eradication project etc.
o Health education and promotion had been priority
component of those vertical programs, but they had their
own health education unit being operated from the center to
the periphery within the project area.
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5. First long term Health Plan (1975-90)
Nepal signed the Alma-Ata Declaration and adopted
PHC for achieving HFA by 2000.
Education was the mean for prevention and control
of prevailing health problems.
Health education program was given due priority for
health promotion and provided to people at doorstep
covering all components of primary health care.
Ottawa charter for Health promotion (1986): The
three strategies; enabling, advocating and mediating
to achieve the goal HFA by 2000 were influenced by
Health Education.
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6. National Health Policy1991
Given the mandate to contribute in attainment of the
highest level of health status of the people by means
of health education, information and communication.
For this, political workers, teachers, students, social
organizations and volunteers will be mobilized
extensively up to the ward level."
Health Promotion, one of the areas addressed by
national health policy 1991. Health promotion and
education activities focus on hygiene and sanitation,
better nutrition, utilization of MCH and family
planning services, solid waste management,
empowering communities for involvement in health.
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7. National Health Education and Information
Communication Centre (NHEICC)
NHEICC was established in 1993.
The centre has been working as an institution for
planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
advocacy, community mobilization and behavior change
communication programs of all health services and
programs at different levels in an coordinated approach.
Playing its vital role to help achieve the goal, as an
integral component of health services considering the
national health policy in collaboration with different
government sectors, NGOs, INGOs and private sectors in
developing, producing, disseminating and distributing
health HEIC messages and materials.
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8. Cont…
NHEICC has role in maintaining the quality of HEIC program
by means of uniformity, accuracy, appropriateness and
adequacy of health messages and materials in use through the
network of health organization from center to periphery level
as follows;
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9. Major activities of NHEICC – Centre
Level
Policies, strategies and programs development.
Development of program guideline and directives.
Development, production and airing of short
messages through FM, radio and television.
Development, production and distribution of IEC
materials.
Program orientation to regional and district level
Managers and focal persons.
Public Private partners involvement for Public
awareness, IEC and BCC.
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10. Cont…
Coordination – Organize Technical Committees
meetings
Conduction of health communication researches.
Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation of health
communication researches.
Implementation of Tobacco control act, Tobacco
control strategic plan.
Conduction of environmental health, hygiene and
sanitation activities.
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11. Major activities of NHEICC – Regional
Level
Establish Health Education section at Regional office
Program orientation to district Managers and Focal
persons.
Radio program airing from region (Radio Nepal).
Sensitization programs for prevention and control of
epidemics.
Distribution of IEC materials from regional medical
stores.
Supervision and Monitoring of health promotion
activities.
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12. Major activities of NHEICC – District
and Peripheral Level
Establish Health Education unit at DPHO.
Strengthen IEC corner by supporting electronic
medias (District Hospital and PHCC).
Production of IEC materials in need basis.
Distribution of IEC materials in health facilities.
Organize program orientations to HWs at district and
peripheral level.
Production and airing of health programs/messages
through local FMs.
Organize Exhibitions and community health
promotion Campaigns.
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13. Cont…
FCHVs orientations and capacity building trainings.
Collaboration with government offices, development
partners, local NGOs, CBOs, women and youth
groups.
Sensitization program against gender based violence.
Organize School health program.
Support to organize Health mother group meeting.
Promote environmental health, hygiene and
sanitation.
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14. Second long term Health Plan (1997-
2017)
SLTHP (1997-2017) had mentioned that National
Health Education, Information and Communication
Centre (NHEICC) was a focal point for Ministry of
Health Population for planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of health promotional
activities.
The plan clearly stated that NHEICC was responsible
for the development, production, dissemination,
publication and distribution of correct health
messages through appropriate communication media
in collaboration with other departments, divisions
and centres.
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15. Nepal Health Sector Program:
Implementation Plan (NHSP:IP) 2004-9
NHSP:IP had recognized and accepted health
communication as a cross cutting issue for all health
programs.
It had stated that behavioral change communication program
to support Essential Health Care Service (EHCS) Package.
The plan had also stressed on the importance of behavioral
change communication to address non-communicable
disease risk factors emphasizing on the reduction of tobacco
and harmful use of alcohol.
It had mentioned about integrating information, education
and communication in all EHCS package and to use all
possible mass communication media for health promotion.
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16. Nepal Health Sector Program II (NHSP
II) 2010-2015
Had prioritized and included public health promotion
programs under health education and communication
heading.
Had emphasized on planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of advocacy, social
mobilization and behavior change communication
programs in an integrated manner to promote and
increase utilization of all essential health services and
programs, and control communicable and non-
communicable diseases.
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17. National Health Communication Policy
2012
Considering the health communication challenges,
Government of Nepal endorsed National health
communication policy 2012. which is a milestone for
health, health promotion ,education and
communication program under MoH.
Goal: The goal of national health communication
policy is to sustain healthy lifestyle of mass citizens
by promoting health services, programs and healthy
behavior; by preventing and controlling disease and
by increasing accessibility and utilization of health
services.
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18. National Health Communication Policy -
Objectives
Mobilize and use modern and traditional
communication multimedia and methods in an
extensive and proportionate manner to raise health
awareness, knowledge and promote healthy behavior
of mass citizens.
Strengthen, expand and implement health
communication programs at central, region, district
and community level through clear and strengthened
cooperation, coordination and collaboration among
individual, community, relevant organizations and
communication media
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19. Cont…
Generate collect and mobilize sufficient resources
for the effective implementation of health
communication programs at central, region, district
and community level.
Prevent unauthorized dissemination and duplication
of health related messages or information and
materials of different issues by maintaining quality,
correctness, authorized, uniformity and
appropriateness.
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20. Cont…
Enhance capacity on health communication in order
to develop, produce and disseminate quality, correct,
authorized, uniform and appropriate messages or
information, materials and programs.
Provide quality health messages or information
through appropriate media and method to the
citizens, who have no access to health message or
information.
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21. National Health Policy 2014
National health policy 2014 declared the provision of
quality health services as a fundamental right of citizens.
The policy recognizes the importance of creating a
healthy environment and promoting healthy lifestyle
choices by people.
Three policies; 6,7 and 11 are related with Health
promotion. Policy six (6) emphasizes on Promotion of
public health by giving priority to health education,
information and communication to people protecting
people's fundamental right to health information.
Similarly, importance of health education has been
recognized simultaneously with other policies.
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22. Nepal Health Sector Strategy 2015-20
Under the auspices of National Health Policy 2014,
Nepal Health Sector Strategy 2015-20 (NHSS) is the
primary instrument to guide the health sector for the
next five years, taking into account multi-sector
collaboration to address social determinants of
health, over the five-year period.
The NHSS outcomes are aligned with policy
elements; promoting healthy life styles choices,
creating healthy environment, maintaining primary
health care approach and greater equity in health.
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23. Key areas of inter-sectoral co-ordination
for Health promotion/Education23
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25. Current context of Health Education
delivery
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NHEICC is prime body for development, production and
dissemination of IEC/BCC materials.
Health section under ministry of social welfare, Health
Offices and Health Section of M/RM.
IEC corners at District hospital and PHCC, Adolescent
friendly corners at HFs.
Health workers at peripheral level, FCHVs and HMGs.
I/NGOs, LNGOs, CBOs and youth clubs.
Health Education at School’s curriculum
Adolescent friendly Learning centers at schools
Others … Aslam Aman
26. Challenges in Health Education/Communication
Co-ordination and collaboration with State and non-
state Organizations. (integrated approach)
Investment in Health Promotion/education.
Illiteracy a major concern.
Language barrier – too many ethnic groups and
languages.
Difficulties to reach remote communities
Challenges in operation of Community initiated
approach addressing sociocultural, geographical and
sustainability.
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27. Way Forward
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Though health promotion/education is recognized as
priority program in health policies and plan, more
efforts is needed to apply it in practice. For this;
Evidence based health promotion policy formulation
and implementation.
Community initiated approach addressing socio-
cultural, geographical, climatic, language diversity is
needed to achieve sustainability of health promotion
activities.
Coordinated and integrated approach both between
inter and intra-sectoral organizations.Aslam Aman
28. Way Forward
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Strengthening public private partnership policy
through joint action.
Allocation of rationale budget to health promotion
and education activities.
Designing effective strategies to implement health
promotion in school, workplace and community so as
to promote health behaviour and healthy lifestyle.
Establish follow up mechanism to sustain health
promotion activities and strengthen feedback
mechanism.
Aslam Aman
29. Bibliography
Pradhan HB. Textbook of Health Education & Health
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