Our 3rd TAG meeting for "Accelerating Contraceptive Uptake through Post-Pregnancy-Care Models" (PMAC) project was a success. Chaired by Dr. @taliblashari, Technical Advisor-CIP, we discussed major insights and key achievements of our ongoing project.β
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In an effort to ensure access to high-quality postabortion care & #contraceptive services for #women and girls inπ΅π°, we conducted Training of Trainers on #Postabortion Care (PAC) at DHQ Hospitals, empowering skilled healthcare providers to become master trainers.
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#IpasPakistan successfully conductedΒ a 5-day ToT on Women-Centered #Postabortion Care & #FamilyPlanning, equipping 10 #champion OBGYNs from public+private sectors with skills and effective adult teaching methodologies to enhance the pool of safe #postabortioncare master trainers.
Highlights from our consultative sessions in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi where we reviewed our advocacy toolkit to explore the intersections of #climatechange and #reproductive health with community support organizations, government & local NGOs.
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HSA in association with UNFPA organised a two-day training workshop on "Assessment of Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn care (EmONC) services" under the supervision of Dr Mariyam Sarfraz, Mr. Shoaib Sultan Kayani, and Mr. Irfan Ahmed and Team UNFPA.
Chairperson of Sindh Human Rights Commission advocates for climate-reproductive health link in Pakistan. Calls for collaboration with @IpasPak, Sindh Health Care Commission to promote rights, safe abortion, contraceptives. #ReproHealth#ClimateAction
Ms. Nuzhat Shirin Chairperson of the Sindh Commission on the Status of Women @SCSWPK emphasized the essentiality of state institutions in ensuring the protection of minority rights.
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President Alvi has approved the Maternity and Paternity Leave Bill, 2023. Female employees working in federal govt institutions are now able to take maternity leave with full pay 3 times in service. 180 days leave for the 1st time, 120 days for 2nd and 90 days for 3rd time. 1/2
βTo bring real change in #reproductivehealth & achieve gender equality, we must sensitize boys from a young age,β - @joshuavd. Transitioning from a "for youth" to a powerful "with youth" approach empowers them as active participants - shaping a brighter, inclusive #future4all.
π"Reproductive health for women is not a fashion statement or luxury, it is a #humanright", said Dr. Noreen Zafar, during a panel discussion at the dissemination event organised by #IpasPakistan on improving access to high-quality #postabortion and contraceptive care
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ποΈPanel underway: Role of key stakeholders in improving access to #postabortion & contraceptive care for π΅π° women. Panelists include Dr. @SaraSKhurram (@SehatKahani), Dr. Syeda Batool & Dr. Noreen Zafar (Senior Gynaecologist), @Joshuavd (@YPeerPak) & Barrister Ali. #Access4All
Dr. Sahib Gul Khan, DG @phsakpk commends @IpasPakistan for their commendable efforts in delivering #reproductivehealth services to remote areas. Together, let's ensure equitable access to care for all, leaving no one behind! ππ½
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