Prioritizing Reproductive Health Post Floods



Key Wins:
- For FY2023-24, the Provincial Government of Sindh increased budgetary allocations for the Population Welfare Department by 3% to ensure a continued supply of contraceptives at district-level facilities.
- By July 2023, the Provincial Government of Sindh increased utilization of FY2022-23 Family Planning (FP) budget by around 8% as compared to the previous fiscal year (FY2021-22).
- For FY2023-24, the Provincial Government of Sindh increased budgetary allocations for MNCH in the flood affected districts at an average of around 5% to ensure continued provision of services.
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In the wake of the devastating floods of 2022, which affected 8.62 million people in Pakistan, including 1.6 million women of reproductive age and approximately 130,000 pregnant women, the Forum-White Ribbon Alliance Pakistan Chapter took action. Inspired by the success of the What Women Want (WWW) Campaign,the Forum launched a campaign to prioritize reproductive and maternal healthcare in the post-flood scenario. Recognizing that women understand their needs best, our initiative focused on engaging women in flood-affected areas to gather their key requests regarding reproductive health. Additionally, the Forum sought insights from healthcare providers to enhance quality healthcare, especially during disasters.
Through extensive engagement with women, adolescent girls, and community health workers in flood-affected regions of Sindh, Punjab, and Baluchistan, a pivotal question was posed: ‘What do you prioritize for your reproductive health post-flood?’ Over 2,700 responses were collected from 05 districts and transformed into an interactive digital Dashboard. This Dashboard provided policymakers and development partners with valuable insights to create impactful policies and allocate appropriate budgets for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) healthcare during disaster recovery efforts. The top three demands, including improved health services, better family planning and availability of food and nutrition, emerged as crucial areas for action.
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