The Society for Family Health (SFH), a leading NGO, has reported an impressive 85% uptake of self-injection as a family planning option in Kwara State.
The self-injection method involves women administering Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Subcutaneous (DMPA-SC) contraceptives at home, following training by healthcare providers.
Umar Adamu, SFH’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, shared this achievement in Ilorin during the Stakeholders Coordination Meeting on Family Planning. He attributed the high adoption rate to the method’s convenience and discreetness.
“The self-injectables, administered every three months, prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus, offering effective contraception without clinic visits,” he said.
SFH has partnered with the Kwara State Government under the DISC 2.0 (Delivering Innovation in Self-Care) project to advance sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Adamu highlighted that the initiative supports healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and effective child spacing, especially benefiting women at higher risk.
Hajia Bashirat Jatao, Kwara State Family Planning Coordinator, noted that the government will strengthen reproductive health services across all 16 local government areas. She emphasized the integration of key DISC 2.0 activities into the state’s health system to ensure sustainability.
“Kwara State will continue to deliver quality sexual and reproductive health services using best practices and take full ownership of the project,” Jatao said.
