Efforts by MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices and partners are increasing family planning awareness in Ebonyi. More women, especially in rural areas, are now accessing reproductive health services. Stakeholders say these interventions are reducing unplanned pregnancies and improving women’s health.
"The rate of teenage pregnancy has dropped from 75% to 25%," said Mrs Okoro Rosegold Chinwendu.
Highlights
- MSI Nigeria operates over 288 public sector sites in Ebonyi State to provide family planning services.
- Community outreach and sensitisation have led to a monthly increase in women seeking contraception, with some centres seeing up to 50 clients per month.
- Support from organisations like UNFPA and Nigeria Health Watch has helped lower teenage pregnancy and marriage rates by over 75%.
- Healthcare workers report greater acceptance of family planning, especially among women with limited economic means.
- Stakeholders call for more trained staff to meet rising demand and sustain progress in reproductive health.
