KARACHI: Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has stressed that rapid population growth is an issue that cannot be seen in isolation from development, as the effects of population growth affect all development sectors. Speaking as a guest of honour at the 6th meeting of the Sindh FP2020 Working Group here, she pledged her support for the objectives… Continue reading Population growth is linked to development: Aseefa Bhutto Zardari
Month: May 2017
Laos Puts Family Planning on Its Economic Roadmap
VIENTIANE, LAOS – In a strategic move to graduate the country from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by 2020, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic – commonly known as Laos – has held its First National Conference on Family Planning, with the theme “Investing in Family Planning for Economic Prosperity.” Initiated by the ministry of health and supported by… Continue reading Laos Puts Family Planning on Its Economic Roadmap
DOH hopes Supreme Court will lift TRO vs distribution of contraceptives
The Department of Health is hoping that the Supreme Court will lift its Temporary Restraining Order issued against the distribution and acquisition of contraceptives in the country. In a media forum called ‘Legal Barriers to Family Planning: Putting Women’s Lives at Risk’, DOH Spokesman Dr. Eric Tayag said that though they are preparing for the… Continue reading DOH hopes Supreme Court will lift TRO vs distribution of contraceptives
Stop lying, child planning is beneficial to Kenyan families
Recently, several prominent personalities including Kilifi gubernatorial aspirant Kazungu Kambi have been reported telling crowds at political gatherings to ‘multiply and fill the earth’. This is not the first time that a public figure has made such an argument. No less than five members of the National Assembly have been quoted in the press encouraging… Continue reading Stop lying, child planning is beneficial to Kenyan families
A careful perspective
In our part of the world family planning is often ignored, especially in the rural areas of Sindh. You! takes a look… Unplanned pregnancies and a woman’s ability to space and limit her pregnancies have direct impacts on her health and well-being. Unfortunately, a major part of our society still considers family planning immoral and… Continue reading A careful perspective
Too early, too many
“I work but the income I make is not enough to take care of my family,” says 20-year-old Salamatu Abubakar. Although not married, Salamatu is a mother of three children. At age 17, she was already a mother of a set of twin boys, two years later, she got pregnant again and gave birth to… Continue reading Too early, too many
DOH confident SC will favor women’s rights
Two years into the Supreme Court’s temporary restraining order (TRO) on the distribution of contraceptives and pregnancy-control devices, the Department of Health (DOH) continues to keep faith with the justices’ “respect for the rights of women.” “We’re positive that the [Supreme Court] will issue a decision in our favor,” said Dr. Eric Tayag, spokesperson for the DOH.… Continue reading DOH confident SC will favor women’s rights
Govt partners NGOs to tackle family planning barriers
The Nasarawa State Government is collaborating with two NGOs to tackle Family Planning (FP) barriers and reduce maternal mortality in the state. The NGOs are Pathfinder International Nigeria (PIN) and Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFaH). A PACFaH Facilitator, Mrs Aanu Rotimi, said at a three-day workshop held on Thursday in Akwanga, that the major strategy to reduce this… Continue reading Govt partners NGOs to tackle family planning barriers
Adewole: FG to Upgrade Standard of Midwifery Practices in Nigeria
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said the federal government has concluded plans to improve the standard of midwifery practices in the country. This is coming as a Nollywood actor and producer, Jim Iyke, was unveiled as the Special Envoy/Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child health. Adewole made this known yesterday during… Continue reading Adewole: FG to Upgrade Standard of Midwifery Practices in Nigeria
DOH confident SC will lift TRO on contraceptives
Department of Health spokesperson Dr. Enrique Tayag on Thursday allayed fears about the state of the Supreme Court’s Temporary Restraining Order that has placed heavy restrictions on distribution and procurement of contraceptives in the Philippines. At a media forum on “Legal Barriers to Family Planning: Putting Women’s Lives at Risk,” Tayag said that despite preparing… Continue reading DOH confident SC will lift TRO on contraceptives
