Ask a group of health professionals how religious communities and leaders view family planning and you may meet some skepticism. However, a decade long program in Senegal has defied negative preconceptions and is an example of engaging religious leaders to work towards a common goal. A combination of leadership that brings different religious communities together,… Continue reading Challenging Partnerships: Religious Engagement for Senegal’s Family Health
Month: June 2023
Stakeholders remind State on execution of FP2030
“STAKEHOLDERS have applauded Tanzania’s Government for the improved maternal health and family planning as they called upon the government to implement international contracts to ensure sustainability of such services. The government has also been reminded to set aside funds generated from local sources for implementation of maternal health and family planning projects.”
Government to Roll Out Life Skills Curriculum on Reproductive Health
“The Ministry Health in conjunction with Education will roll out a life skills curriculum for learners to understand reproductive health. Dr Edward Serem, Head of the Maternal and Reproductive Health Division at the Ministry of Health (MOH) said the government has put in place appropriate measures to address challenges facing adolescents, women, and youth… The life skills… Continue reading Government to Roll Out Life Skills Curriculum on Reproductive Health
AHBN lists health demands to new political office holders
“Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), has listed key health demands to the new political office holders across the country… Speaking, Health Economist and Monitoring/Evaluation Specialist of the AHBN, Maimuna Abdullahi, charged the new leaders at all levels to take into account health measures that will lead to the realization of the the Nigeria Family Planning (FP2030)… Continue reading AHBN lists health demands to new political office holders
Family planning is a pillar of universal health coverage
As we approach the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and our national family planning commitment, we must normalize family planning as a powerful tool for the strength of our nation. Read the full op-ed By Dr. Sheila Machariam, Managing Director, FP2030 in The Nation.
NA4H Urges Government To Prioritize Maternal Health
“The National Advocates for Health (NA4H) has highlighted the detrimental impact of health setbacks on maternal mortality in Nigeria. The call was made by the chairman of NA4H, Hon. Mohammed Usman who spoke on behalf of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and emphasized the urgent need for the new administration to prioritise maternal health during a recent meeting… Continue reading NA4H Urges Government To Prioritize Maternal Health
