Improve preparedness of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Provinces on MHPSS services through strengthened health care delivery systems and services oriented on primary care approach

Project Title: Improve preparedness of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Provinces on MHPSS services through strengthened health care delivery systems and services oriented on primary care approach

Duration: June 2024- Jan 2025

Funding Agency: World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office Nepal

Project Objectives:The main objective of this project is to integrate MHPSS services (including Preparedness) as cross cutting intervention in the health system of the Province Government.

• • To initiate the process for establishing dedicated mental health care units at district hospitals

• To develop and implement Standards Operating Procedure (SOP) on MHPSS preparedness

• • To capacitate health facilities to provide mental health care as per National Mental Health Program

• To sensitize local community on MHPSS preparedness and response to a disaster

Project Location

Karnali Province: 2 districts

• Salyan District (Sharada Municipality and Bagchaur Municipality)
• West Rukum (Musikot Municipality and Chaurjahari Municipality)

Sudurpaschim Province: 2 districts

• Doti District ( Dipayal silgadhi Municipality and Shikhar Municipality)
• Dadeldhura District (Amargadhi Municipality and Nawadurga Rural Municipality)