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🛑 We are excited to share the transformative journey of the Post-Medication Abortion Contraception (PMAC) project! Led by Ipas Africa Alliance and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this initiative is revolutionizing access to contraception for women in Kenya following self-managed abortions. 🛑 Through 'The PMAC Story', we celebrate the powerful partnerships driving this work. 'In Her Shoes' brings to life the real experiences of women impacted by the project, while 'Behind the Counter' shines a light on the dedicated community pharmacists championing change. 🛑 We invite you to click the link below to read The PMAC Story and join us in supporting this impactful journey. Impact for Health, Population Council - Kenya Nivi, Inc. Jhpiego inSupply Health Options Consultancy Services Hewlett Packard Labs Population Services International Viya Health Steve Biko Sigu Jackline Cheruiyot Kristen Shellenberg #ContraceptiveAccess https://lnkd.in/d3hp7TcB  

As abortion providers for almost 50 years, our teams and partners on the ground have seen remarkable change across the global abortion landscape. In our new report — Abortion Care: Frontline to Future — we share some of the insights we’ve gained through our experience, and surface innovations and trends in abortion programming and advocacy. To dig further into the report and our strategy going forward, we’re holding a conversation with partners on the past and future of abortion care. Join us and leading experts on Wednesday 18th October, to discuss what we've learnt so far, and explore the opportunities and challenges facing the future of abortion care. 📆 Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/evAmSBvc 📄 Read the report - 'Abortion Care: Frontline to Future': https://buff.ly/4eBN6Cc 🌍 Read MSI's Guiding Framework on Abortion: https://buff.ly/47MMyXP

Recent evaluations from the PMAC project in Kericho and Nakuru counties provided preliminary baseline data that has been critical in shaping the future of community pharmacy contraception services. The data offers insights from both the business case evaluation and overall program impact, laying a solid foundation for evidence-based improvements. Stakeholders took an active role in interrogating these baseline survey results, identifying gaps, and proposing relevant actions. These conversations underscore the question: How do we scale and sustain the quality provision of services? For programmers and policymakers, the need for data is essential for making informed decisions, ensuring accountability, and maximizing resources. Ultimately, the success of these initiatives depends on collective responsibility. We must all work together to ensure accessible, high-quality contraceptive services across the board. Ben Bellows Reproductive Health Network Kenya Jhpiego inSupply Health Impact for Health Population Council - Kenya Ipas Kristen M. Shellenberg Steve Biko Sigu Kenya Medical Association SALLY NJIRI Paul Nyachae Dr Sarah Bury Beatrice Otieno Center for Reproductive Rights Viya Health Lonze Kesenwa Ministry of Health, Kenya #HealthData #PublicHealth #ContraceptionAccess #Accountability #DataDrivenPolicy #PartnersForReporoductiveJustice

Service providers and other stakeholders convened for a workshop in Nakuru County to strengthen the access to contraception through community pharmacies. The focus was to share some preliminary baseline data and insights from the recent PMAC (Pharmacy Model for Accessible Contraceptives) evaluations conducted in Kericho and Nakuru counties. In addition, this platform is a great opportunity to build consensus around critical strategies to enhance the Ministry of Health, Kenya stewardship of community pharmacy contraception programs. This collaborative effort is vital for scaling up access to contraception and empowering communities with the resources they need. Ben Bellows Reproductive Health Network Kenya Jhpiego inSupply Health Impact for Health Population Council - Kenya Ipas Kristen M. Shellenberg Steve Biko Sigu Kenya Medical Association SALLY NJIRI Paul Nyachae Dr Sarah Bury Beatrice Otieno Center for Reproductive Rights Viya Health Lonze Kesenwa #HealthInnovation #CommunityPharmacies #ContraceptionAccess #PartnersForReproductiveJustice

The Population Council (PC)-Kenya Board of Directors, chaired by Dr. Carolyne Odula, recently concluded a productive three-day retreat. This gathering resulted in the establishment of a comprehensive Board strategy comprising clearly defined goals, objectives, and activities. The Board is fully committed to advancing PC-Kenya's development into a center of excellence for research, delivering practical and scalable solutions for equitable social development within Kenya and the region. We sincerely thank Impact for Health International (IHI) for their skilful facilitation and G&A advocates for their legal expertise. Population Council - Kenya Impact for Health G&A Advocates LLP Carolyne Odula Dr Rose Kagucia Judy Omumbo PhD Marie-Anne (Kui) Kinyanjui Ian Askew Michael Mbizvo Teleshova Natalia Tony Dutson Beth Kangwana CPA Grace Nungari

🚀 Just published! Explore three learning products from the PMAC project, co-created by Ipas Pakistan and Impact for Health, all aimed at enhancing the post-pregnancy contraception market in Pakistan: 1. Market Systems Development Plan (MSDP) Overview: A summary of the market systems strategy development process that aimed to develop user-centered solutions that could be scaled within supporting systems. 2. Workshop Dissemination Summary: Key highlights and outcomes from our April 22, 2024, workshop, focused on developing scalable, evidence-based interventions to increase uptake and continuation rates of contraception post-pregnancy among women in Pakistan. 3. Low Fidelity Process Infographic: A visual summary of the low-fidelity prototype development process, highlighting key phases, activities, and outcomes to boost post-pregnancy contraception uptake. Together, these resources offer a roadmap to improving access to post-pregnancy contraception in Pakistan. Explore them and share your feedback! Ipas Population Services International, Pakistan Impact for Health DKT Pakistan

Today marks a significant milestone for Family Health Services as we launched our 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, with the Hon. Deputy Minister of Health, Halima Daud MP, as our Guest of Honor. Highlights from the launch: • Our transition from PSI/Malawi to a fully local organization was celebrated as a step towards locally-driven, innovative public health solutions • Our new strategic plan aligns with the Malawi Health Sector Strategic Plan III and Vision 2063 • We're focusing on three key strategic goals:   1. Delivering consistent, strong results in our core areas   2. Taking healthcare closer to the end user through user-centered design and partnerships   3. Staying connected to our ecosystem to meet stakeholder needs and priorities • Key priorities include operational efficiency, team excellence, self-care leadership, digital advancement, youth empowerment, and government collaboration • The Minister praised our plan as a demonstration of good governance and thought leadership • Hon. Deputy Minister highlighted Malawi's impressive gains in HIV management, noting that the country is at 95-95-95 on UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals Our Executive Director, Mr. Jephta Mtema, emphasized our commitment to empowering Malawians to lead healthier lives and highlighted the thorough consultative process that informed our strategic priorities. We're excited to embark on this new chapter, leveraging our experience to improve health outcomes across Malawi. We're grateful for the continued support from the Ministry of Health, our partners, and our dedicated board and staff as we work together towards a healthier Malawi. #FamilyHealthServices #HealthyMalawi #StrategicPlanLaunch

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐉𝐡𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛, 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 On World Population Day, the need to enhance access to modern contraceptives in Pakistan is urgent. Jhpiego Pakistan and Impact for Health International are partnering to introduce DMPA-SC self-injection in Punjab's commercial private sector. This initiative aims to overcome challenges and tap into new opportunities within private pharmacies, potentially transforming contraceptive access across the province and empowering individuals with expanded family planning options. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬? 1. The commercial private sector does not have access to Sayana Press, which is imported solely by UNFPA. Even if they did, overpackaging is not allowed (differential marketing would be a challenge) & they do not have access to the subsidized price. 2. Though pharmacists are allowed to provide refills, there is no product in facilities. 3. FP market actors are not coordinated around the scale-up of DMPA-SC SI & therefore pose a risk to “crowd out” the commercial private sector. 4. Pharmaceutical manufacturers see the business incentive in overpackaging & distributing the generic product once available. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bitly.cx/9Kfu 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: A group of key stakeholders were brought together to examine the potential to introduce DMPA-SC self-injection (SI) in Punjab’s commercial private sector.   𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: A collaboration between Jhpiego & Impact for Health, outlines a phased approach to introducing DMPA-SC in the private sector. It includes strategic packaging considerations & potential subsidies to optimize market entry, paving the way for future generic products. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bitly.cx/eTo22 𝐀 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bitly.cx/eK4y A huge shout out to collaborating partners Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, @Access Collaborative Punjab Healthcare Commission, Rahnuma FPAP, Marie Stopes International Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited DKT International Remington Pharma FHM Engage ThinkWell United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Yasmeen Qazi Psi Pakistan Hanselpharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, ZAFA GROUP Mohammad Akram Shaheen and our Jhpiego expert Megan Christofield #FamilyPlanning #DMPASC #SelfInjection #Punjab #Pakistan #PrivateSector