National Health System Resource Centre

The Urban Health Resource Centre (UHRC) is a non-government organization in India focused on improving health, nutrition, well-being, and social organization among poor urban communities. It was established in 2005 in New Delhi as a registered non-profit company under India's Companies Act, 1956, with startup support from USAID between 2004 and 2005; by 2009 it no longer received USAID funding. UHRC works in Indore, Agra, and Delhi through demand-supply improvement, community-provider linkages, and demonstration programs. These programs organize slum-dwelling women into community groups that advocate for infrastructure, health, nutrition, and social entitlements. As groups grow, they form larger federations that receive mentoring and materials from UHRC. The organization also provides technical support to government and non-government agencies through research, advocacy, and knowledge dissemination, and offers training, internships, and volunteer opportunities for students. Programs emphasize health outreach, behavior promotion, and linking slum residents to healthcare providers, with reported improvements in immunization rates and access to health services in intervention areas as of 2009.