Kwara State Government Enhances Family Planning Services
The Kwara State Government has initiated efforts to tackle barriers to family planning services, as identified by Health Commissioner Dr Amina El-Imam during a Stakeholders’ Strategic Coordination and Review Meeting on Family Planning in Ilorin. Key challenges include misconceptions, fear of side effects, commodity shortages, and poor access to healthcare facilities.
El-Imam emphasized that strengthening family planning is vital for improving maternal and child health, women's empowerment, and poverty reduction. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved funds for the United Nations Population Fund 1:1 basket fund to enhance the availability of family planning commodities at health facilities.
El-Imam highlighted the need for informed communities, competent healthcare providers, and effective demand generation. She pointed out that targeting adolescents, women in hard-to-reach areas, and vulnerable populations is essential.
The Permanent Secretary, Taoheed Abdullahi, stressed the importance of stakeholder participation to reduce the unmet need for family planning services.
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