Public Eye - October 2009

Posted on:November 20 2009 | Author:megha

The new issue of PAC's Public Eye is now out. Please read through it to keep updated with the Centre's activities!

CRC of Bangalore's Maternity Homes 2000

Posted on:November 06 2009 | Author:megha

Bangalore Mahanagara Palike’s (BMP) maternity homes represent the only decentralised set of health facilities in Bangalore that are accessed by relatively low-income women and children. A network of outreach centres has now been created through IPP 8 to expand and further strengthen the services of the maternity homes. While this expansion and upgradation of the health facilities for the poor needs to be applauded, it is important that careful thought is given to their proper utilisation, maintenance and effectiveness. This comparative study on Maternity Homes, Urban Family Welfare Centres and IPP Health Centres, discusses the system’s maladies, concerns about the future of these facilities and presents some thoughts on how to address them.