Initiatives for Development of Mother & Child Health Care & Drug Control’ Project

Project Context

The health and well-being of mothers and children are critical issues in Bangladesh. Despite some progress, especially in reducing child mortality, maternal health remains a concern. The country faces persistent challenges due to poverty, malnutrition, and inadequate healthcare access. The situation is exacerbated in rural areas, where socio-economic disparities prevent many from accessing proper health services. Unsafe drug use has also become rampant, particularly affecting the youth. This project aims to address these critical concerns and provide both immediate healthcare support and long-term community education to improve maternal, child health, and tackle the growing drug problem.

Mother and Child Health

Child Health Status: Poverty, poor nutrition, and lack of access to clean water and sanitation contribute to a high child mortality rate. Micronutrient deficiencies like iodine, zinc, Vitamin A, and iron lead to poor growth, while diarrhea and respiratory infections are the leading causes of death in children under one year.
Maternal Health Status: Malnutrition among adolescent girls and pregnant women is widespread, leading to high rates of low birth weight and other severe health problems for both mothers and children. This creates a cycle of malnutrition and poor health across generations.

Drug Control

Drug addiction has become a pervasive issue in Bangladesh, particularly affecting the youth between the ages of 15-30. Drugs such as yaba, heroin, and phensedyl are easily accessible, despite the government’s efforts to curb the problem through strict legislation and law enforcement. The drug epidemic is contributing to increased crime and deteriorating social structures, making it essential to address both prevention and rehabilitation.

Project Goals

The IDMCHDP project focuses on improving maternal and child healthcare and controlling drug abuse in the Faridpur district. Key objectives include:

Raising awareness of maternal and child health.
Providing primary healthcare services for disadvantaged mothers and children.
Reducing child mortality rates and promoting safe delivery practices.
Offering drug education and awareness programs to prevent addiction among youth.
Creating a drug-free, health-conscious community.

Beneficiaries

This project targets:

Pregnant women, newborns, newly married couples, and vulnerable mothers in Faridpur Sadar, Nagarkanda, Sadarpur, Bhodrashon, and Mothukhali upazilas.
Youth at risk of drug addiction.

Direct Beneficiaries: 5,575 individuals
Indirect Beneficiaries: 11,150 individuals

Objectives of the Project

Mother & Child Health Care:
- Develop health consciousness among rural communities.
- Improve hygiene practices among disadvantaged mothers.
- Ensure access to primary healthcare and essential immunization programs for children.
- Educate mothers on child nutrition and improve maternal care services for newlyweds.
- Increase awareness of safe child delivery practices.
- Reduce child mortality and improve access to local health services.
Drug Control:
- Raise awareness of the dangers of drug use among young people.
- Create a drug-free community.
- Stop drug use by empowering youth through education and awareness programs.
- Promote healthy living to build a resilient, health-friendly society.

Key Activities

Health Camps for mothers and children.
Workshops on child nutrition and maternal healthcare.
Drug Awareness Campaigns targeting the youth.
Training Programs for local healthcare providers.
Community Seminars to educate on health rights and combat drug addiction.

By integrating maternal and child healthcare with drug control efforts, the IDMCHDP project aims to create lasting improvements in the health and well-being of the community.

Masudur Rahman

Project Director

Md Nizamul Haq

District Co-ordinator

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