Light for Maternity
Reliable power for the moments that cannot wait.
PROPOSEDThe Challenge
Maternity and emergency care depend on electricity for lighting, essential equipment and reliable communication.
Why It Matters
Energy reliability is part of a safe care environment for mothers, newborns and health workers.
What SHINE Proposes
- 01Assess maternity and emergency ward electricity needs
- 02Explore solar and battery backup suited to each facility
- 03Plan maintenance, ownership and equipment compatibility
- 04Develop a transparent installation and monitoring framework
Policy Dimension
Bring health-facility energy resilience into local planning, financing and infrastructure conversations.
Regional Focus
The concept prioritizes assessment of underserved facilities in Far-West and Mid-West Nepal.
Regional prioritiesLatest Update
Technical assessment, facility agreements and a maintenance model are the next design priorities.
Program stage & operational scopeParticipate / Partner
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