Problems
Since Uzbekistan gained independence in 1991, it has taken steps to improve the health and well being of women and children. Over the past decade, a number of important reforms have been implemented to improve the efficiency of the health care system and to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.
Despite these efforts and better coverage of maternal and child health services, these measures have not yet led to equal access or improved health care for those in need of protection.
Recent research by UNICEF (please confirm the source of the study) has shown that the quality of maternity hospitals should be improved to meet international standards. Key issues related to the quality of the health care system must be addressed and the barriers to child care practices addressed.
UNICEF has worked with health professionals to identify key issues in accessing quality health care in two of the country's most vulnerable areas. Evaluation by the district health system shows that the lack of a favorable environment is one of the most common challenges for effective coverage of maternal and child health services. The study also emphasizes the importance of improving the availability of relevant statistics (what statistics are available) and improving the quality of primary sources of information and medical documentation.
Solution
UNICEF Health Program Provides and monitors district level leaders to implement and monitor plans for hygiene and sanitation, water supply, HIV / AIDS, nutrition, and related child health services. and enhanced decentralization of the health care system.
UNICEF supports home-based home visits in two of the country's most vulnerable areas and enhances the ability of patronage nurses to provide essential services. The home visit system teaches important behaviors such as breastfeeding, infant and young child feeding, awareness of pregnancy and child health hazards, early childhood promotion and hygiene promotion. Particular attention will be paid to addressing adolescents' problems, supporting activities and dialogue aimed at supporting children and adolescents with HIV and AIDS.
"According to official data in Uzbekistan, almost 100 percent of children are fully vaccinated"
To ensure that every child is protected against preventable diseases, UNICEF supports the Ministry of Health in purchasing vaccines. UNICEF is a key partner for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI) in improving vaccine planning, procurement and storage. In particular, UNICEF works at national and regional levels to improve infrastructure, strengthen human resources in the country, and budget forecasting.
UNICEF works closely with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, national and international research and development institutions, and UN agencies to achieve its goals.
Achievements
UNICEF, through the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), supports the government in improving vaccine planning, procurement and storage. This includes improving infrastructure at the national and regional levels, strengthening the country's human resources and budgeting.
UNICEF has implemented spending on perinatal care and provided evidence to demonstrate the current system's shortcomings. The study is the first in Uzbekistan to assess the cost of perinatal care interventions.
99% of 6-59 (59-month-old) monthly children nationwide used the UNICEF-supported Vitamin A supplementation program twice in 2017.
UNICEF is supporting the Ministry of Health in improving its programming to achieve improved nutrition outcomes for children and women. For this purpose it is important to have accurate and reliable information. In 2017, UNICEF supported a national survey of the country's first nutrition study. This will lead to more informed decision making in improving nutrition for children.
UNICEF provides support to children living with HIV through a network of seven day care centers. As a result, more than 5,000 boys and girls and their families have received psychological and social support and have received important information about AIDS. UNICEF has provided healthy lifestyle training for young people and caregivers to discuss the psychosocial issues surrounding HIV-related children and their families.
UNICEF has helped to ensure safe access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation at schools across the country, and to support hand washing and good hygiene practices. This includes the installation of water pipes in one school and installation of large water tanks at eighteen other schools. As a result, over 4,600 children and communities have access to safe water.
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