In commemoration of World Contraception Day, DKT International Nigeria has empowered no fewer than 500 women with free family planning services and education to improve their health and well-being.
The two-day outreach programme, held in Lagos and Abuja, provided women from underserved communities with access to quality family planning methods, health screenings, and counseling.
This initiative was aimed to bridge the gap in reproductive health services and promote informed decision-making.
PUNCH Healthwise reports that the World Contraception Day was celebrated every September 26 to improve awareness of contraception and to enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.
DKT International Nigeria in a statement made available to our correspondent revealed that the outreach was held at three primary health centers, including the General Hospital Ikorodu, Orile Agege General Hospital in Lagos, and Primary Health Centre Idu in Abuja.
The outreach reportedly offered a range of services, including, free family planning consultations and methods, health screenings, counseling on reproductive health and the distribution of condoms and lubricants to promote safe sex practices.
The outreach was made possible through strategic partnerships with key health ministries in Lagos and Abuja – the Family Planning Unit of the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the FCT Primary Healthcare Board.
These partnerships were instrumental in mobilising resources, healthcare professionals, and community engagement to reach as many women as possible. By working closely with these health institutions, DKT International Nigeria ensured that women in underserved areas had access to safe, reliable family planning options and the support necessary to incorporate these methods into their daily lives.
The event kicked off with an awareness walk from the DKT International Nigeria office at the A.G Leventis building in Iddo to the Oyingbo Ultra-Modern Market, where the staff of DKT International Nigeria were joined by Nollywood actress, Seyi Edun, as well as notable representatives from the State Ministry of Health to drive awareness on the importance of family planning and safe sex.
Following the walk, a health talk was held at the Oyingbo Market in Lagos State, with the team providing essential information about family planning methods, reproductive health, and wellness.
During the event, free vital checks were conducted for women and men, ensuring they had access to basic health screenings.
To promote safe sex practices, DKT International Nigeria distributed free samples of condoms and lubricants, particularly targeting youth in the area to encourage responsible sexual behaviour.
