Making Supply Of Consumables Steady To Boost Family Planning Acceptance
Chioma Umeha Family planning allows people to attain their desired number of children and determine the spacing of pregnancies. It is achieved through use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of infertility. Promotion of family planning – and ensuring access to preferred contraceptive methods for women and couples – is essential to securing the well-being and autonomy of women, while supporting the health and development of communities. Yet, millions worldwide still do not have access to the contraceptive services that they need and want. Making family planning commodities as well as consumables available and easily accessible also increases its uptake. However, barriers such as non-availability of consumables such as syringe, cotton wool, hand gloves or a cost attached to these consumables often pose serious challenge in the acceptance of family planning among women of reproductive ages of 15 and 49. A recent visit by DAILY INDEPENDENT to Ikorodu Local Govern