In the light of recent developments in the health sector, such as the formulation of the NHP 2017, completion of the 14th FC period and constitution of the 15th FC and the launch of the Ayushman Bharat model, it was important to discuss and deliberate, especially on the implications of these changes on the quality of care under MNCH. In this context, WRAI and CBGA had organised a National Consultation on July 05, 2018, with the objectives to:
# strengthen our collective understanding on the directions in health policy and fiscal federalism in India from the perspective of MNCH issues/challenges;
# develop collectively the advocacy positions/messages on health policy and fiscal federalism from the lens of challenges towards ensuring quality of care under MNCH;
# identify the advocacy opportunities in 2018-19 so as to shape policy directions at the national and State level, especially with respect to engaging with the 15th FC.
The consultation was held on July 05, 2018 (Thursday) at India International Centre (IIC) – Annexe (Lecture Room 2), Lodhi Road, New Delhi.