Bauchi State Promotes Family Planning on World Contraception Day

Bauchi State marked the 2026 World Contraception Day with an awareness campaign aimed at enhancing access to family planning, childbirth spacing, and reproductive health services. The campaign was organized by the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Board (BSPHCB) in collaboration with the Society for Family Health (SFH) through its Delivering Innovation in Self-Care (DISC) 2.0 Project.

The event, themed “No Barriers, Just Choices: Contraceptive Access,” included a road walk through Bauchi metropolis to educate residents on the importance of family planning. The culmination of the road walk was at the Bayan Fada Primary Healthcare Centre, where health education, counseling, and family planning services were provided.

Pharmacist Alhamdu Nufin Allah, the SFH-DISC 2.0 State Programme Adviser, emphasized the campaign's goal of making family planning information more accessible. Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, represented by Dr. Sufyan Ahmed Jibrin, highlighted the state government's commitment to improving reproductive health services through strengthened health facilities and community interventions.

Additional activities included a media briefing and community dialogues.