Here are some lessons from a Clean Delivery Kit Workshop Report conducted by PATH in 1999. While it’s not exactly new, the lessons learned are still meaningful:
• There is a need to develop kits that are unique for a particular country, (e.g., Kenya, Zambia, and Mali would have their own kits), and unique for the targeted user whether trained or untrained TBAs, or the mother delivering alone.
• A mechanism should be developed to ensure resupply or replenishing of kits…
• Delivery kit distribution should be integrated with other health services.
• Cost-sharing mechanisms should be devised.
• A stock control system should be devised, and supplies management improved.
There is a discussion about commercial vs subsidized kits, as well as kit add-ons. Worth a read.
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