Salman Khalid As the world grapples with escalating regional and global crises, including economic disparities and instability, climate change, and social inequalities perplexed further by resistance to rights and rationalities, there is a greater urgency to prioritize sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and family planning. Unfortunately, if not, we risk reversing decades of… Continue reading Progress Must Not Reverse – Prioritize Family Planning
Category: FP2030 in the Media
Family Planning 2030 commitments launched in Ghana
Ghana on Friday launched a new commitment to Family Planning (FP) called FP 2030.FP 2030 seeks to ensure that all persons of reproductive age in Ghana have equitable and timely access to quality family planning information, commodities, and services by 2030. Dr Kofi Issah, Director, Family Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), who… Continue reading Family Planning 2030 commitments launched in Ghana
Reproductive Health Network Kenya and FP 2030 convene 6th RHNK Annual Scientific Conference on Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Conference
The conference was a three-day event from June 20-23, 2023 comprising more than 500 participants from 12 countries. Participants included government, development partners, funders, civil society organizations, academia, the private sector, faith-based organizations, grassroots organizations, health professionals, youth advocates and community representatives. FP2030 aims to expand access to voluntary family planning services, information and contraceptives for… Continue reading Reproductive Health Network Kenya and FP 2030 convene 6th RHNK Annual Scientific Conference on Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Conference
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
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
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.”
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
Funding difficulties impede family planning service provision
The Federal Government has attributed the impediments in the family planning service provisions in Nigeria to funding requirements for procurement of needed commodities and other interventions which it stressed that is increasingly becoming difficult to manage. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire disclosed this at a one-day summit organised by the Association of Nigeria… Continue reading Funding difficulties impede family planning service provision
African Women Face Several Challenges With Family Planning
Family Planning 2030 report (FP2030 Measurement Report) shows that women face challenges such pandemic, conflict and natural disasters these several years, and their preferences have also drastically changed over time, with a growing preference for long-lasting methods; highlights need to mobilize domestic resources to meet demand. According to a new report published January 25, the… Continue reading African Women Face Several Challenges With Family Planning
