WHP initially started with a priority focus on family planning but in the recent past the focus has been getting diluted mostly due to lack of donor support. This is the lapse the organisation has been seeking to correct for a long time. WHP also wanted to ensure that its revival would be built on a plan that will operate on a largescale and be sustainable without dependence on external donors.

In February 2020, the Bihar government entered into a contract under which WHP would offer sterilization procedures at the public sector’s medical centers. The government would pay RS 2170 ($26) per procedure and will allow WHP to use the equipment and facilities at the primary health centers (PHCs) which form the first level of medical care for rural communities. The project started in one district (Vaishali) and expanded to four more (Gaya, Katihar, Muzaffarpur, East-Champaran, Munger, Khagaria & Siwan) the same financial terms. This approach has the potential to expand to the entire state. During this period till March 31, 2024, WHP provided 18,386 sterilization procedures and claimed RS 3.98 CR ($ 4,80,694) The reimbursement is adequate to cover the costs.

On similar lines, in March 2022, WHP entered into a contract with Jharkhand government to offer sterilization procedures at designated public health facilities. The government is paying Rs. 2,200 ($27) per procedure at the primary health centers (PHCs) allotted by district authorities. The sterilisation services started from one district (Ramgarh) and has expanded to additional four (Saraikela, Koderma, East Singhbhum and West Singhbhum). Till March 31, 2024, WHP has provided 4,666 sterilization procedures and was paid Rs. 10.26 lakh ($1,23,677).

WHP has also approached the UP Government for Family planning services and entered into contract for Ayodhya, Barabanki and Gonda districts and has provided 2,150 sterilization procedures till March 31, 2024.

WHP has also requested the government to expand the range of services to include IUDs and injectable contraceptives under this partnership model in which services will be offered at the sub-centers, a public sector facility that operates at a level below the PHCs. Telemedicine doctors will provide medical consultations to treat women who may be suffering from RTIs and STIs. The doctors will also be able to enable availability of DMPA at this level since under Indian law this method can be made available only under the care of a formal medical practitioner.

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