Society For Family Health Trains Over 8,000 Women in Self-Injecting Family Planning Method in Nasarawa State
Society For Family Health Empowers Over 8,000 Women in Nasarawa State with Self-Injecting Family Planning Method
In a bid to improve access to family planning services and reduce maternal and child mortality rates, the Society For Family Health (SFH) has successfully trained over 8,000 women in Nasarawa State in the self-injecting method of family planning. This initiative is part of the Delivering Innovation in Self-Care (DISC) project, a five-year sexual and reproductive health program funded by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and supported by Population Services International.
The Reproductive and Family Planning Coordinator in the State Ministry of Health, Salome Vincent-Aya, commended the efforts of SFH during the closeout and dissemination event in Lafia. She highlighted the impact of the project in empowering women to take control of their reproductive health and emphasized the importance of such initiatives in mitigating maternal and child mortality rates.
Before the implementation of the DISC project, only 613 women in the state were self-injecting for family planning. However, with the support and training provided by SFH, the number has significantly increased to over 8,000 women across the state. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the project in promoting self-care and empowering women to make informed decisions about their health.
The SFH DISC project Social Behaviour Change Coordinator, Micheal Titus, emphasized the importance of enabling women to self-inject in the comfort of their homes, marketplaces, and offices. This approach has helped overcome barriers to accessing healthcare facilities and has improved the overall experience for women seeking family planning services.
The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Gaza Gwamna, reiterated the state government’s commitment to supporting partners engaged in sexual reproductive health services. He praised SFH for their innovative approach to family planning and highlighted the impact of the project on women’s empowerment and health outcomes in the state.
The closeout meeting also saw the presentation of awards by SFH to the State Ministry of Health and the State Primary Health Care Development Agency for their support during the DISC project. The Nasarawa State Government commended the efforts of SFH in delivering innovative self-care solutions to women across the state, further emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in improving health outcomes and empowering women.
Overall, the DISC project has made significant strides in promoting self-care and empowering women in Nasarawa State, setting a positive example for future initiatives in the region.
