FP Summit Nepal

TSA’s Building Blocks: FP2030 Accelerating Access to Postpartum and Post - Abortion Family Planning Workshop

The FP2030 Accelerating Access to Postpartum and Post-Abortion Family Planning (PPFP & PAFP) Workshop marked a pivotal initiative in advancing family planning services globally. Held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from October 31 to November 3, 2023, the workshop brought together 150 participants from 15 countries, including Pakistan, Kenya, Nepal, and India, to address barriers and devise actionable strategies for scaling PPFP and PAFP services.

Workshop Objectives

Barrier Analysis and Solution Development:
1. Review of country-specific data to identify key gaps in scaling postpartum and post-abortion family planning services.
Knowledge Exchange:
1. Facilitated South-to-South learning to share successes, challenges, and best practices.
Strategic Prioritization:
1. Helped countries define three key strategic priorities and actionable steps to accelerate rights-based family planning services.
Evidence-Based Decision Making:
1. Advanced data and measurement tools to guide policy formulation andprogram implementation.

Key Outcomes for Pakistan

Policy Development:
1. Formulated policy documents and operational plans for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and other regions.
2. Advocated for task sharing and task shifting to improve service delivery in KP, Punjab, and Balochistan.
Data Integration and Standardization:
1. Incorporated four PPFP & PAFP indicators into the DHIS-2 system for robust data tracking.
2. Fostered data sharing between the Departments of Health (DoH) andPopulation Welfare Departments (PWD) to improve functional integration.
3. Introduced Performance Monitoring Analysis (PMA) tools across all provinces to standardize reporting and enhance decision-making.
Quality Improvement Initiatives:
1. Enhanced capacity development programs, focusing on counseling skills for mid-level healthcare providers.
2. Introduced dedicated counselors at health facilities, including antenatal clinicsand postpartum wards, to ensure high-quality patient care.

Global Collaboration and Learning

Participants engaged in cross-country learning, with delegations from 15 nations, including Pakistan, contributing to shared solutions for scaling family planning services . The workshop underscored the importance of collaborative frameworks in addressing common challenges and driving sustainable progress.

Strategic Priorities Moving Forward

Establish a Country Engagement Working Group to monitor the implementation of action points.
Strengthen data integration efforts, ensuring seamless collaboration between provincial departments.
Scale capacity-building initiatives to equip healthcare providers with the skills needed for rights-based family planning services.

Driving Sustainable Family Planning Solutions

The FP2030 workshop reinforced TSA’s commitment to advancing family planning in Pakistan by fostering global collaboration, adopting innovative practices, and developing policies tai lored to local needs. This initiative exemplifies TSA’s role in building scalable, impactful healthcare solutions that empower communities and promote reproductive health.