[Closed] Contribution to the Confidence Building Measures Programme in Transnistrian region - Health Sector (Phase 2)

Status:Closed
Duration:2016 – 2021
Budget:Aprox. 2,353,520 USD (440,462 USD managed by UNDP)
Donor:Switzerland 
Coverage:Republic of Moldova – Transnistrian region
Beneficiaries:Newborns and mothers from Transnistrian region
Focus Area:Inclusive Growth
Partners:National counterparts
Project Document:Contribution to the Confidence Building Measures Programme in Transnistrian region - Health Sector (Phase 2)
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Project Summary:

The overarching goal of the project is to make sure that the population of Republic of Moldova, including in Transnistrian region, has improved health status, financial protection, equitable access to and satisfaction with health services. The overall objective is that the population of Transnistrian region benefits from comprehensive quality health services, with specific focus on Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Immunization.

The project is implemented by WHO, UNICEF and UNDP and funded by Swiss Development Cooperation Agency through Multi Partner Trust Fund (MPRTF-UNDP).

Objectives:

The overall objective of the project is that the population of Transnistrian region benefits from comprehensive quality health services, with specific focus on Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Immunization.

Expected results:

  • Newborns and mothers from Transnistrian region benefit from qualitative integrated perinatal services, including nutrition;
  • Vaccine coverage and immunization rates for traditional and new or underutilized vaccines are improved on both banks of Nistru River (entire territory of the Republic of Moldova, including Transnistrian region);
  • The population on both banks of Nistru River has increased their MCH-related health literacy related to infant feeding and awareness about availability of MCH services and their right to access them.

Accomplishments:

  • A Training Centre on perinatal care was created, endowed with furniture, IT equipment and mannikins on the premises of the Tiraspol Mother and Child Centre, referring the best Chisinau practices;
  • Based on a needs assessment results, medical institutions in Ribnita, Grigoriopol, Tiraspol, Bender and Slobozia were endowed with medical consumables and accessories, medical staff were trained to efficiently operate the equipment. A database for the monitoring of the offered equipment and consumables was created;
  • Professionals from the Transnistrian region were familiarized with the best practices of the European perinatology and gynecologic institutions;
  • A guide with modules on pre-natal, post-natal and delivery processes was developed for the specialists from the left bank. The modules were drafted taking in consideration the Protocols in the area of perinatology, produced by WHO in coordination with the local healthcare main bodies and stakeholders;
  • Chisinau Mother and Child Centre have capacitated a team of 12 specialists in obstetrics and neonatology from the left bank. As a result, they share their experience with other colleagues from the left bank of the Nistru River;
  • Obstetricians, midwives and neonatologists from the Transnistrian region have improved capacities and knowledge to provide MCH hospital care according to international standards;
  • A group of neonatologists, gynecologists, and midwives from the left bank of the Nistru River learned best practices of the Lithuanian Training Centre on Perinatal Care Emergencies, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
YearsBudgetDelivery
Swiss Development Cooperation
2016140,810 USD140,810 USD
201792,122 USD92,122 USD
2018207,530 USD207,486 USD