PHC
MNHC’s Primary Health Care Services
The Mon National Health Committee (MNHC) plays a vital role in delivering Primary Health Care (PHC) services to remote, underserved, and conflict-affected communities in Mon State and neighboring regions. Grounded in the principles of equity, accessibility, community participation, and comprehensive care, MNHC’s PHC model is designed to meet the essential health needs of all individuals and families at the grassroots level.
Key Components of MNHC’s Primary Health Care Services:
Preventive Care
MNHC prioritizes disease prevention as a cornerstone of community health.
Maternal and Child Health
MNHC emphasizes comprehensive maternal and child health to reduce mortality and improve outcomes:
Curative Care
Basic curative services are provided at community clinics and outreach points:
Community Health Worker (CHW) Program
Community Health Workers are the backbone of MNHC’s PHC delivery system:
Infectious Disease Control
MNHC implements targeted strategies to prevent and control communicable diseases:
Health Data Collection and Monitoring
MNHC integrates routine health information systems to guide planning and resource allocation:
Referral and Continuity of Care
MNHC facilitates structured referral pathways for cases requiring higher-level care:
Health Education and Community Engagement
MNHC empowers communities through regular health awareness campaigns:
Preventive Care
MNHC prioritizes disease prevention as a cornerstone of community health. Activities include:
- Health education on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention
- Mass drug administration (e.g., deworming)
- Environmental health interventions (clean water and sanitation promotion)
- School health programs
Maternal and Child Health
MNHC emphasizes comprehensive maternal and child health to reduce mortality and improve outcomes:
- Growth monitoring and child nutrition programs
- Family planning and reproductive health education
- Newborn and infant care
Curative Care
Basic curative services are provided at community clinics and outreach points:
- Management of common illnesses and minor injuries
- Treatment of malaria, acute respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, etc.
- Syndromic management of STIs
- Referral for higher-level care when necessary
- Provision of essential medicines and first-line treatments
Community Health Worker (CHW) Program
Community Health Workers are the backbone of MNHC’s PHC delivery system:
- Trained local CHWs provide doorstep health education, first aid, and follow-ups
- CHWs serve as a bridge between the community and the clinic system
- They support surveillance, outreach campaigns, and emergency response
- Continuous capacity-building ensures quality and sustainability
Infectious Disease Control
MNHC implements targeted strategies to prevent and control communicable diseases:
- Malaria diagnosis and treatment (including use of RDTs and ACTs)
- Tuberculosis case detection and referral
- COVID-19 and influenza response including vaccination campaigns
- Outbreak investigation and response protocols
- Health promotion campaigns for early case detection
Health Data Collection and Monitoring
MNHC integrates routine health information systems to guide planning and resource allocation:
- Standardized patient recordkeeping and reporting
- Disease surveillance and outbreak tracking
- Monitoring of service coverage and performance indicators
- Use of data for program evaluation and quality improvement
- Community-based health mapping and needs assessments
Referral and Continuity of Care
MNHC facilitates structured referral pathways for cases requiring higher-level care:
- Established networks with partner hospitals and secondary care units
- Transportation support for critical patients
- Monitoring of service coverage and performance indicators
Health Education and Community Engagement
MNHC empowers communities through regular health awareness campaigns:
- Village-level health talks and participatory learning sessions
- Engagement of local leaders and volunteers
- Culturally appropriate IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials
- Addressing harmful traditional practices and promoting healthy behaviors