Nepal’s Every Newborn action plan and Development of implementation plan 2023-2030
NENAP was endorsed by the Government of Nepal in 2016 to address the problem of newborn deaths, and stillbirths in the country. It was endorsed as a part of the unfinished agenda of the Millennium Development Goals for women’s and children’s health. It sets a vision for Nepal “in which there are no preventable deaths of newborns or stillbirths, where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth celebrated, and women, babies and children survive, thrive and reach their full potential.”
Our Engagement
Following the endorsement, an initial implementation plan for NENAP was developed for the period between 2016 and 2021 to meet the national targets of NMR and stillbirths. Hence, there was a need to develop a new implementation plan. In this regard, HERD International in partnership with UNICEF has been providing technical support to Family Welfare Division for the development of an implementation plan for the period between 2023 and 2030.
The process involved
The development of the implementation plan involved an extensive process that began with generating evidence through a desk review of existing literature, reports and data. Provincial workshops and discussions with key stakeholders were then held to develop and refine interventions and actions in the action plan and in the process we ensured the participation of health representatives from all three tiers of the federal structure.
Thematic discussions were then held with experts to further discuss and revise the implementation plan. Currently, we are in the process of revising and finalizing the action plan after discussing with the Advisory Committee and TWG. The final NENAP-IP will then be externally reviewed, revised and finalized in a national workshop before being shared with key stakeholders and the public.
Significance of NENAP-IP 2023-2030
The NENAP-IP 2023-2030 is a crucial document that outlines a plan to improve maternal and newborn healthcare and reduce newborn deaths and stillbirths in Nepal. It will guide Nepal’s efforts to implement NENAP and achieve coverage targets and milestones to improve maternal and newborn healthcare. The implementation plan is expected to contribute to Nepal’s efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages, including reducing maternal and newborn mortality.
Project Partner(s)
Associated Team Members
Achyut Raj Pandey
Senior Research Fellow - Health System ResearchMr. Achyut Raj Pandey is a well-experienced public health researcher with over 8 years of experience working in the field of public health research. In terms of academic qualification, he holds a master’s degree in public health and his expertise spans from operations research to health policy, and system research. Before joining HERD International, Mr. Pandey served as a Senior Research Advisor in an FCDO-funded endeavor known as the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Operational Research Project (MEOR). This project was an [...]
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Sushil Chandra Baral
Managing DirectorDr. Sushil Chandra Baral is an experienced health and development expert with over 25 years of experience in research and development. Specializing in health systems, health policy, and planning at both national and international levels, Dr. Baral has played a pivotal role in communicable disease control, specifically Tuberculosis. He serves as a Managing Director at HERD International. In the past, he worked as a Strategic Advisor for the Nepal Health Sector Support Programme demonstrating expertise in program-based operational research and [...]
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Bipul Lamichanne
Research OfficerBipul Lamichhane is a dedicated and experienced public health professional based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He holds a Master’s degree in public health from Western Sydney University in Australia. With a diverse background encompassing nutrition, disaster management, immunization, and health budget planning, Bipul has established himself as a versatile expert in the field of public health. Bipul’s recent contributions involve his substantial support in the successful implementation of projects such as School AMR, Action Plan Development for NENAP IP, FAB-HPSRIs, and [...]
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Pratistha Dhakal
Research OfficerPratistha Dhakal is a committed public health professional and registered nurse, bringing over two years of clinical nursing experience and more than two and a half years of expertise in public health. She has contributed to strengthening health systems through her work at Nepal Health Sector Support Program-III and now leverages her extensive experience in her current role as a Research Officer at HERD International. She brings a diverse perspective of system thinking, gender, clinical practice and community development into [...]
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