Ranchi: National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand, has signed agreements with three organisations to strengthen healthcare delivery, foster innovation and improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state.NHM signed separate memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with PHIA Foundation, Bharathiya Vikas Trust and Tata Steel Foundation on Monday, according to a statement.Under the agreements with PHIA Foundation and Bharathiya Vikas Trust, NHM will launch the District Health Sandbox initiative in Sahibganj, West Singhbhum, Khunti, Koderma and Seraikela-Kharsawan. The initiative will test new healthcare technologies and medical devices at selected facilities before wider adoption.A three-year partnership with Tata Steel Foundation will focus on strengthening public health systems, improving service delivery and advancing maternal, neonatal, infant and child health indicators. Through its MANSI+ programme, the foundation will continue maternal and newborn health interventions in East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan.It will also implement Project SWASTH in 10 districts, including Ranchi, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Ramgarh and Dumka. The collaboration will cover facility-based care, outreach services, health governance, human resources, supply chain management and public-private partnerships.NHM mission director Shashi Prakash Jha said the partnerships would support evidence-based planning, strengthen frontline healthcare systems and improve access to quality care across Jharkhand.
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