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HSTP Shortlisted for Multisite Implementation Research on Strengthening HWCs in India by ICMR

 

Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) in India are integral to the nation's healthcare infrastructure, aiming to deliver Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Services (CPHC) with a focus on preventive care and health promotion. These centres serve as the initial point of contact for communities, providing a range of essential health services that alleviate the burden on higher-level healthcare facilities, facilitate early detection of health issues, and foster community well-being. As part of the broader strategy for achieving Universal Health Coverage, HWCs play a vital role in enhancing healthcare access, improving service quality, and bolstering India's public healthcare system.

In keeping with the need to improve primary healthcare, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an invitation for Expressions of Interest to conduct a multisite implementation research, on optimising equitable quality CPHC services through Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres. 

This effort, spearheaded by ICMR, aims to address the challenges associated with the delivery of CPHC across the nation by: 

  1. Identifying context-specific challenges in operationalising the 12 packages of CPHC services.
  2. Developing strategies and models for delivering CPHC services through implementation research 


We are glad to share that the joint proposal submitted by the Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, and HSTP was shortlisted. Post shortlisting, along with team RMRC, Pratheeba, Sudha, and Ankur from team HSTP participated in a protocol development workshop conducted by ICMR. Over three days, our team collaborated with counterparts from diverse organisations spanning eight different sites to develop the common protocol in the presence of distinguished experts including Dr Rajiv Bahl (Director General of ICMR), and Dr Vinod K. Paul (Member of NITI Aayog).


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