The conception of healthcare partnerships in Balochistan

Abstract

This study is about the conception of healthcare partnerships in Balochistan. Nutrition Cell Balochistan is working in partnership with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and World Food Programme (WFP) to overcome malnutrition in Balochistan. The partnership is unsuccessful in delivering the desired outcome, as the literature suggest conceptualisation of partnership also effect the efficiency of a partnership. The research identifies the need for this partnership and explains the concept of partnership in context of Balochistan. The study uses a case study research method. As the study is about the lived experiences of people about the concept of partnership in Balochistan, so conducting interviews can give us thick description about the conception of the process. To further analyse the process observation technique was used. The findings of research indicate that the primary motive for formation of this partnership is the deficiency of money and practical services to address malnutrition. Political and social power relations influence this partnership. Due to these power relations, the partnership lacks mutuality, accountability, transparency and monitoring. There is limited mutual support and partners do not enjoy equal ownership.