USAID/DFID NGO HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY PROJECT Monthly Statistical Report March 2014

The project focuses on increasing access to quality health services, particularly for the poor and vulnerable populations. In March 2014, the project achieved significant milestones in various areas, including service contacts, deliveries, ANC visits, and essential newborn care. The project's monthly statistical report for March 2014 highlights the overall service contacts, which reached 3,242,053, with 2,011,049 contacts in rural areas and 1,231,004 contacts in urban areas. The number of poor contacts, excluding NID and Rubella contacts, was 1,262,404, constituting 38.94% of all contacts. The proportion of poor contacts was 37.3% in rural areas and 42.1% in urban areas. The report also shows that the total deliveries increased to 2,129 in March 2014, with 795 deliveries in rural areas and 1,334 deliveries in urban areas. The number of home births was 287, while facility births were 1,842. The trend of home and facility deliveries indicates an increase in facility deliveries, which are available in 52 Emonc clinics under the NHSDP network. ANC visits also showed an increase, with 114,521 visits in March 2014, including 38,182 first visits and 24,240 fourth visits. The ANC service contact status by urban and rural residence indicates that ANC visits have increased in both rural and urban areas. Essential Newborn Care (ENC) provided in March 2014 was 5,987, with 3,330 ENC in rural areas and 2,657 ENC in urban areas. The trend of ENC indicates an increase in ENC services, which is a positive development for newborn health. The project's overall service statistics at a glance show that the total service contacts have increased significantly from January 2013 to March 2014. The project's focus on increasing access to quality health services, particularly for the poor and vulnerable populations, is evident in the data presented in the report. The project's collaboration with various stakeholders, including the government, NGOs, and community-based organizations, has enabled it to achieve its objectives. The project's commitment to improving health service delivery in Bangladesh is reflected in its efforts to increase access to quality health services, particularly for the poor and vulnerable populations. The project's success in increasing service contacts, deliveries, ANC visits, and essential newborn care is a testament to its effectiveness in improving health service delivery in Bangladesh. The project's continued efforts to improve health service delivery will have a positive impact on the health and well-being of the population, particularly the poor and vulnerable populations. The project's focus on increasing access to quality health services, particularly for the poor and vulnerable populations, is in line with the government's vision of achieving universal health coverage. The project's efforts to improve health service delivery will contribute to the achievement of the government's vision and will have a positive impact on the health and well-being of the population.