Family Medical Point urges wider access to contraceptives

Marking World Contraception Day at Nakiwogo and Kigungu landing sites, Family Medical Point called for fewer barriers to contraception for adolescents. Polyne Nabwire said restrictions on family planning for young people leave many girls, especially from poor families, exposed to unintended pregnancy and school dropout. She stressed that family planning is a shared responsibility and not something men “allow”. She urged the government to let adolescents access contraceptives to reduce unsafe abortions and loss of life.

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