Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 4(2), pp. 103 - 107
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2016.040209
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Improving Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health through Manoshi Project in Bangladesh

Shamima Nasrin ^1,*, Faisal Ahammed ^2
1 School of Health Sciences, Flinders University, Australia
² School of Natural & Built Environments, University of South Australia, Australia

ABSTRACT

This article presents the description of changes in terms of maternal, neonatal and child health due to the initiatives of Manoshi Project by Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC). Analysis of changes is also highlighted here. BRAC started the Manoshi Project to bring skilled care into the informal settlement of six major cities in Bangladesh in 2007. Three core methods including social mapping, census tacking and community engagement were adopted to achieve the aims of Manoshi project. This project has successfully reached to the most vulnerable women and children with very low cost and minimum infrastructure. The Manoshi Project has empowered the community through social mobilization, advocacy and communication.

KEYWORDS
Maternal Health, Neonatal Health, Child Health, Improvement, Manoshi Project

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Shamima Nasrin , Faisal Ahammed , "Improving Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health through Manoshi Project in Bangladesh," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 103 - 107, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2016.040209.

(b). APA Format:
Shamima Nasrin , Faisal Ahammed (2016). Improving Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health through Manoshi Project in Bangladesh. Universal Journal of Public Health, 4(2), 103 - 107. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2016.040209.