MARIE STOPES Clinic Society at a glance
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History:
MS was established in 1988 in Chittagong following a survey by Marie Stopes International (MSI) which highlighted the need for a high quality Sexual and Reproductive Health(SRH) in Bangladesh. We started our journey with a modest clinic financed by the UK's then Overseas Development Administration Joint Funding Scheme. This clinic soon became very successful due to its client focus, high quality services and innovative marketing. Within three years, approximately 500 clients were being seen each month, and the clinic was well on the way to financial sustainability.
Following this success, we set up three more clinics in 1990-92 with European Commission co-financing, and in 1994 established an employment based family planning project with further funding from the ODA's JFS. By 1995, MS had firmly established itself as a high quality service provider and as a result was awarded a large bilateral grant by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID). This allowed us to establish a head office in Dhaka, invest substantially in developing and expanding our team and significantly expand our service delivery network. Simultaneously, we also extended the range of reproductive health services provided in our clinics, including the management of sexually transmitted infections ? an area in which our expertise is ranked very highly in Bangladesh. The DFID project also provided us with the opportunity to work with vulnerable and marginalized groups, and to work in partnership with other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to help address the needs of these groups.
Mission:
Improving the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and well being of women and men and adolescents in Bangladesh.
Vision:
Working innovatively, Marie Stopes will be the foremost organization developing and providing quality SRH programmes especially for the poor and vulnerable.
Governance of MS:
MS has strong a board of directors comprised of seven members who meet regularly to provide strategic directions and formulate polices for the smooth functioning of MS.
The Country Management Consultant with the support from a Senior Management Team is responsible for implementing the policies and programmes.
Current Projects of Marie Stopes:
1. SCOPE II
2. CHOICE CONTRACTS
3. Urban Primary Health Care Project, (UPHCP) II
4. GFATM- 911 and 906
5. EC Co-financing
6. MSB-PLAN Urban Health Project
7. MSB-PLAN ARH Project
8. MR Strengthening Projects
Range of Services:
1. Family planning
2. Ante and post natal
3. RTI/STI management
4. Menstrual regulation
5. Immunization
6. General health
7. Essential Obstetric Care (delivery)
8. Other services
9. Child Health, TB (DOTS), Eye Care, Nutrition
Marie Stopes Service Network:
Today, our service delivery network consists of:
- 43 Referral Clinics
- 75 Upgraded Mini Clinics
- 19 Mini Clinics
- 06 Maternities (3 under UPHCP-II, 3 self financed)
Spread of our Services:
- Clinics are located in 62 districts
- 10 VSC Roving teams work in 31 districts
- 8 IUD Roving teams work in 8 districts
- Collaborating with GoB in 45 districts
Urban Primary Health Care Project (UPHCP): Phase II
The Urban Primary Health Care Project is implemented via the City Corporations/Municipality and is funded by the ADB, UNFPA, DIFD, ORBIS and SIDA. The projects purpose is to improve the health of the urban poor by improving access and changing the way in which health services are provided in urban areas.
After a successful phase I, the UPHCP services has been expanded to Barisal City Corporation and and Comilla Municipality in addition to the existing services in Dhaka City Corporation through DCC-PA7.
In the catchment area under DCC, PA7, there are: 1 Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care Center (CRHCC) and 6 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCC) located in ward number 44, 45, 46 & 47 (Mohammadpur) of Dhaka City Corporation. In addition, the project is also implementing the TB control project with support of GFATM through BRAC in the same catchment area. |