The National Population Council (NPC) had held a two-day workshop to build the capacity of the cast of a television series that promote adolescent sexuality and rights, to be role models and ambassadors in their localities. The cast, who are themselves young persons star in the YOLO (You only live once) television series that seeks… Continue reading Young actors trained in reproductive health
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New regional bill seeks to guarantee women reproductive health services
A clear monitoring framework is a must have if aspirations of the newly proposed regional Sexual and Reproductive Health Bill are to be achieved, an expert has said. Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) last week held public consultations in Kigali on the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Bill 2017. The Bill aims… Continue reading New regional bill seeks to guarantee women reproductive health services
Inequality fuels poor sexual and reproductive health
Bangladesh is widely recognised as a success story and as a somewhat exceptional case when it comes to the improvement of maternal and newborn health. During the 15-year era of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (2000-2015) maternal mortality was halved and the number of couples, mostly women, accessing contraception increased to 62 percent. Is Bangladesh… Continue reading Inequality fuels poor sexual and reproductive health
WATCH – Parents express flak towards family planning policy targeting minors
Parents are seeking signatures to petition Parliament against a Ministry of Health policy that encourages girls who are 10 years and above to seek family planning. Stephen Langa the Executive Director of Family Life Network says the policy clearly undermines the moral values while a lawyer revealed it contravenes both municipal laws and international conventions.
Nigeria not investing in family planning
Health economists estimate Nigeria will need to invest at least $603 million (around N189.7 billion) by next year in family planning to reach its target of ensuring at least 36 out of every 100 women of child-bearing age get access to modern contraception methods. But experts meeting in Abuja at the launch on Thursday of… Continue reading Nigeria not investing in family planning
Teach teenagers contraceptives use, says Gender minister
There is need to expand birth control teachings among teenagers in part to control teenage pregnancies, the Minister for Gender and Family Promotion Esperance Nyirasafari has said. Pregnancy among teenage girls in Rwanda increased from 6.1 per cent to 7.3 per cent according to the demographic and health survey 2014/2015. “Youth are increasingly becoming sexually… Continue reading Teach teenagers contraceptives use, says Gender minister
In a State of Crisis: Meeting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Women in Humanitarian Situations
Of the 129 million people around the world in need of humanitarian assistance, approximately one-fourth are women and adolescent girls of reproductive age. During emergencies, women and girls are at particular risk of harm when social and structural support systems around them collapse. They often lose their livelihoods, educational opportunities, homes and other assets.
PPAG poised to reduce incidence of teenage pregnancy
The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) has stated that it is working hard to reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy in the country in the coming years. It said the decision was in line with the organisation’s policy to promote the physical and mental health of families, especially the youth, through positive sexual behaviour.… Continue reading PPAG poised to reduce incidence of teenage pregnancy
Gov’t secures sh450b loan to fight maternal, child mortality
Government has secured a loan of over sh450b from World Bank through Global Financing Facility to support the Every Woman Every Child program to help end maternal and child mortality. The programme which begins in the next five years is designed to provide transport for women in distant places to deliver from health centres and… Continue reading Gov’t secures sh450b loan to fight maternal, child mortality
Act now to stop maternal health violations
Last week, news broke of a pregnant woman who was turned away from a public hospital and as a result lost her baby due to the delay in getting medical attention. While this woman’s story sparked national outrage, the mistreatment of pregnant women seeking maternal health care is a common occurrence throughout Kenya, which is… Continue reading Act now to stop maternal health violations
