New Phase: Expanding Access to Family Planning with Hormonal IUD Scale-up Project

The Hormonal IUD Introduction and Scale-up (H.I.S) project, backed by the Catalytic Opportunity Fund (COF), is gaining momentum in its new phase. The team at the Centre for Communication and Social Impact has been actively engaging stakeholders, conducting inception meetings with government officials and holding training sessions. Following the success of Phase 1 in Delta, Oyo, and Plateau States in Nigeria, we're glad to be part of this expansion into three new locations: Bauchi and Kebbi States, along with the Federal Capital Territory. This milestone signifies a crucial step forward in our mission to generate demand for family planning and enhance reproductive healthcare, ultimately improving the lives of individuals and communities.

Engagement in Bauchi State

In Bauchi State, our inception meeting created an opportunity to outline the project’s goals, highlight successes from Phase 1, and explore potential areas for collaboration. Both sides addressed key concerns, setting a strong foundation for the rollout of demand generation activities across the four selected Local Government Areas. We deeply appreciate the warm reception from Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, and his team. We are excited about the upcoming introduction and scale-up of the Hormonal-IUD in Bauchi State.

Success in Kebbi State

Our stakeholder engagement meeting in Kebbi State was highly successful, bringing together 21 key figures, including prominent leaders from the Kebbi State Primary Health Care Board (PHCB) and the Ministry of Health (SMOH). Notably, the Honourable Commissioner for Health and the Executive Secretary of the PHCB attended, expressing strong support for the H.I.S project’s objectives. The enthusiasm from stakeholders was evident, and they pledged their commitment to working with CCSI. We are excited about the potential for a fruitful partnership with the people of Kebbi State.

National Collaboration

CCSI collaborates closely with government and local partners, especially the Ministries of Health and Primary Healthcare Boards, throughout every phase of our projects. This strong partnership fosters an environment that enhances system capacity and ensures continuous progress in family planning programs.

On July 5, 2024, CCSI met with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to discuss the next phase of the COF Hormonal-IUD Introduction and Scale-up (H.I.S) 2.0 project. Representatives from NPHCDA's Department of Community Health Services were present, offering a valuable platform to highlight Phase 1 successes and apply those insights as we plan for Phase 2 together.

Empowering Partnerships

CCSI is committed to the successful scale-up of the Hormonal-IUD across all project states. We are dedicated to expanding awareness of this vital reproductive health resource, empowering individuals and families to make informed choices that promote women's health and family wellbeing.

Through collaborative efforts with government and local partners, we are confident that our collective efforts will yield a profound and lasting impact in these regions.

So far, some training sessions have focused on induction sessions with State Social Mobilizers on H.I.S documentation tools. Others have addressed myths and misconceptions about family planning during demand generation training with Local Government Area officers. Meanwhile, stakeholders are leveraging media platforms to tackle these issues head-on through live radio sessions, providing a platform for the audience to ask questions and clarify misconceptions about family planning. By working together and engaging in open conversations, we can empower individuals to take control of their reproductive health and wellbeing.

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