The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate has reiterated the Federal Government’s determination to increase the Modern Contraceptives Prevalence Rate (MCPR) to meet the Family Planning 2030 (FP2030) commitment target of 27 per cent.
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Sokoto state’s population growth of 1,054,563, between 2016 and 2022, has highlighted the urgent need for improved health and education…
Women in Sokoto State are increasingly using family planning methods, leading to better maternal health and child spacing
A Consultant Family Physician, Dr Bode Oluwagbemi, has called on state governments to improve their budgetary provision and advocacy for family planning to break the cultural barriers and stigma associated with it.
ASHENEWS reports that a non-governmental organisation, The Challenge Initiative (TCI) has advised governments across Nigeria to invest in inclusive, equitable, and transparent data collection processes in a bid to boost family planning uptake.
Family planning acceptors in Edo State have expressed frustration over the shortage of commodities in most Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in the state.
“My husband didn’t believe in family planning. He always said it’s forbidden in our religion, Islam, and he always wanted many children around him,” she stated.
In a bid to understand the shifting landscape of family planning in Sokoto State, doctors and journalists embarked on a…
Uncover the challenges hindering family planning adoption in Sokoto State, Nigeria, as cultural, religious, and economic factors intersect. Delve into the nuanced perspectives of community leaders, religious figures, and healthcare providers to understand the complexities of contraceptive hesitancy and explore potential pathways to overcome barriers.
Bauchi State Government has increased budget allocation to Family Planning services from N75 million in 2023 to N120 million in 2024.