Qualifications for the Clinic - Hospital Upgrade Program grant

Delivery Subsidy Program – A Path to Clean, Safe & Respectful Deliveries

Many of our partners (who are not providing delivery services) are operating effective antenatal programs but, all too often, expectant mothers (especially the poorest) deliver with a traditional birth attendant or in a sub-standard, government clinic. Overcrowded conditions, lack of an organized referral – transport process, poor infection control procedures, staff indifference or training issues and lack of proper equipment contribute to poor outcomes. The poorest we serve are often relegated to these conditions — we can do better. The Delivery Subsidy Program (DSP) provides poor expectant mothers with a path from a quality, caring antenatal program to a safe, clean, respectful delivery in a “vetted” clinic. It can also be used to fund transport to and from a clinic and the purchase of a mama kit.

Tri-motorcycle grant to Integrate Health

75% of expectant mothers in Integrate Health's catchment areas in northern Togo deliver in an IH supported delivery center – very impressive results.  When discussing the remaining 25 % that are delivering with TBAs or with family help – the main barrier was transportation.  IH identified a great solution - tri-motorcycles with a bed and bench attached to transport remote expectant mothers to HTH supported delivery centers.  They are having 3 tri-motorcycles built to support their 3 delivery centers. We are helping IH fund the procurement and operation of this innovative solution.