Accreditation of Private Sector Health Facilities for Provision of Comprehensive Abortion Care Services: An Initiative of the Government of Bihar
Recognizing the need to increase access to safe abortion services to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, in 2011 the Government of Bihar developed a new mechanism of accrediting and subsidizin....Read More
The National Consultation, ‘Prioritizing Comprehensive Abortion Care for Women within NHM’
The National Consultation, ‘Prioritizing Comprehensive Abortion Care for Women within NHM’, was convened by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ipas India on 19 and 20 May, 2014 in Ne....Read More
Are young women in India prepared to deal with sexual and reproductive health issues? A case study of Jharkhand, India
Young Indian women often face social, economic, logistical, policy and health system barriers when accessing sexual and reproductive health services, including safe abortion care. A cross-section....Read More
The National Consultation, ‘Beyond 40 Years of Legal Abortion in India: Committing to Women’s Health and Rights’
The National Consultation, ‘Beyond 40 Years of Legal Abortion in India: Committing to Women’s Health and Rights,’ was convened by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Ipas In....Read More
Disappearing Medical Abortion Drugs: Facts and Reasons, 2013
The 2010 census revealed the worst-ever child sex ratio and focused pressure on policy makers and implementing authorities to address the problem of gender biased sex sele....Read More
Situation analysis of MTP services: Jharkhand. February – May 2011
The situation analysis of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) services in Jharkhand is focused on exploring the current status of service provision at the district level. The study is ascertaine....Read More
Gender biased sex selection and access to safe abortion: Frequently asked questions on interlinkages
Gender biased sex selection and access to safe abortion: Frequently asked questions on interlinkages
....Read MoreUnderstanding the role of ultrasound (USG) in improving maternal care in India
Using the calendar data of the third round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3) this study examines the linkages between pregnancy loss (including induced abortions, spontaneous abortions and ....Read More
Comprehensive abortion care services in the public sector: The Aurangabad model
In Aurangabad, like most districts in India, safe and legal abortion services are not readily available, especially to poor and rural women. Ipas, as a part of the consortium for safe abortions in ....Read More
Expanding community-based access to medical abortion in Jharkhand: A pre-intervention baseline survey in selected two blocks of Ranchi and Khunti districts
Ipas, in collaboration with the Government of Jharkhand, initiated a community-based pilot model in two blocks of Ranchi and Khunti districts. This initiative aims to ensure service access and util....Read More