Press Release
Press Release from Sikkim INSPIRES, Planning and Development Department
Information & Public Relations Department
Subject: Technical Collaboration Between Sikkim INSPIRES, Planning and Development Department, Government of Sikkim, and WHO Country Office for India.
Sikkim INSPIRES, Planning and Development Department of the Government of Sikkim is pleased to announce a significant technical collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services across the state with a special focus on improving the low TFR of Sikkim which currently stands at 1.1 .
This collaboration underscores Sikkim’s proactive approach to improving universal access to reproductive health services. The state has made commendable strides in this area, serving as a model for others to follow. The government’s unwavering commitment to advancing reproductive health is evident through its ongoing initiatives and programs.
WHO, through its country office for India, has agreed to extend unconditional support to Sikkim in the operationalization of comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health services. As part of this partnership, WHO will extend its support in several critical areas, including:
1. Capacity Building: Enhancing the skills and knowledge of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality Infertility health care services.
2. Research and Evidence Generation: Conducting studies to better understand the Reproductive health needs of the population and inform policy decisions.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation: Implementing systems to assess the effectiveness of Reproductive health programs and ensure accountability.
4. IEC Campaigns: Launching Information, Education, and Communication initiatives to raise awareness and address emerging low infertility issues.
This collaboration is expected to significantly impact the Infertility issue that the State has been battling since the past few years and ensuring that everyone has access to comprehensive reproductive health services they need.
Sikkim INSPIRES, Planning and Development Department of the Government of Sikkim is pleased to announce a significant technical collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services across the state with a special focus on improving the low TFR of Sikkim which currently stands at 1.1 .
This collaboration underscores Sikkim’s proactive approach to improving universal access to reproductive health services. The state has made commendable strides in this area, serving as a model for others to follow. The government’s unwavering commitment to advancing reproductive health is evident through its ongoing initiatives and programs.
WHO, through its country office for India, has agreed to extend unconditional support to Sikkim in the operationalization of comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health services. As part of this partnership, WHO will extend its support in several critical areas, including:
1. Capacity Building: Enhancing the skills and knowledge of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality Infertility health care services.
2. Research and Evidence Generation: Conducting studies to better understand the Reproductive health needs of the population and inform policy decisions.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation: Implementing systems to assess the effectiveness of Reproductive health programs and ensure accountability.
4. IEC Campaigns: Launching Information, Education, and Communication initiatives to raise awareness and address emerging low infertility issues.
This collaboration is expected to significantly impact the Infertility issue that the State has been battling since the past few years and ensuring that everyone has access to comprehensive reproductive health services they need.