blue star bangladesh updated
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Access to increasing the Contraceptive Injectables through drug shop in Bangladesh, presented in the 3rd International FP conference in November 2013 at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at its African Union Centre.TRANSCRIPT
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Blue Star is a network of private sector providers managed by Social Marketing Company (SMC) Bangladesh
SMC is one of the largest Social Marketing Organization in the world delivering over 4 million CYPs annually
Blue Star was set up to actively engage the private sector in the delivery of Family Planning and other health services since a vast majority of the population depend on them for their health needs
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Partnership on the basis of an MOU: service delivery compliance, pricing, quality etc
Providers practice through chemist shops majority of which are owned by them
They provide oral contraceptives, administer SMC Injectable SOMA-JECT in addition to other health services
Contraceptives, specially Injectables are sold at subsidized rate; providers charge nominal fees
Also acts as referral agent for TB, LA/PM and MNH
SMC provides basic and refreshers training, certificate, signage, promotional support, monitoring, follow up and commodity supply
Characteristics of the Blue Star Provider Characteristics of the Blue Star Provider networknetwork
Characteristics of the Blue Star Provider Characteristics of the Blue Star Provider networknetwork
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Works with existing providers who practice within the community
Highly rural focused where FP services are most needed
Widely accessible: over 4000 providers in the network at present
Only provider offering Injectable contraceptive in the private sector
Public private sector partnership
Over branded products
What makes Blue Star SpecialWhat makes Blue Star SpecialWhat makes Blue Star SpecialWhat makes Blue Star Special
7% 12%81%
Urban City Corporation Urban Municipality Rural
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During the course of the program which started in 1998 several external evaluations, routine data collection, and special marketing surveys done
Between 2001 and 2010, regular evaluations of the Blue Star Program were conducted and the objectives of the evaluations were to
assess program outcomes identify program gaps, and make recommendations for future programming.
Methodology of assessment Methodology of assessment /evaluation of Blue Star program/evaluation of Blue Star program
Methodology of assessment Methodology of assessment /evaluation of Blue Star program/evaluation of Blue Star program
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Sex ratio of the GMPs Sex ratio of the NGMPs
Blue Star Provider by sexBlue Star Provider by sexBlue Star Provider by sexBlue Star Provider by sex
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Source: SMC Blue Star database
Blue Star provider by LocationBlue Star provider by LocationBlue Star provider by LocationBlue Star provider by Location
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Source: SMC Blue Star database
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Source: SMC Blue Star database
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Source: BDHS survey
National CPR: 61.2Injectable: 11%
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Source: Evaluation of Blue Star Program 2010
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Source: Evaluation of Blue Star Program 2010
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Source: SMC IMIS
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Lesson Learned
No. of female NGMPs are very low, it needs to be focused to increase female NGMP’s participation
Existing NGMPs are mostly located in rural area, it has scope to expand in peri-urban and urban area.
Availability of the product is very important for sustainability and expansion of the program in the future
Provision of required logistics and supplies are required for quality service delivery
Record keeping and regular reporting is an important element to offer quality services
Can play a significant role in expanding the use of Long Acting FP methods (IUDs, Implants)
Improved sustainability through introduction of higher margin products and services
Potential for FuturePotential for FuturePotential for FuturePotential for Future
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Please visit www.smc-bd.org
Blue Star: Quality Service
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