Family Planning
12 Mar
In the landscape of family planning, the advent of gender selection technology has emerged as a pivotal tool, granting individuals and couples newfound authority over their reproductive decisions. Historically confined to medical necessity, advancements in science and technology have democratized access to gender selection. Recognizing its practical benefits is paramount in understanding its role in…
10 Dec
The Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), organised a High-Level Private Sector Engagement Forum on Family Planning (HLPF-FP) to reduce maternal mortality in the country. Representing the wife of Lagos State Governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the Permanent Secretary, Health District VI, Dr. Cecilia Mabogunje, described family planning as an…
25 Nov
Stakeholders meeting on the sideline of the 57th annual national conference of the Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetrics, (SOGON), have called for increased access to family planning across communities in Kano and Kaduna States for reduced maternal mortality.
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To strengthen women’s rights, the Centre for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS), has advised women to empower themselves with adequate knowledge to make informed decisions on how many children ...
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