Africa: Birth Control in Africa - Study Tracks the Use of Long-Acting Contraception in 26 Countries
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 () [The Conversation Africa] Contraception, or birth control, can take a number of forms including drugs, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. Methods can be long-acting or short-acting. Obasanjo Bolarinwa, who teaches public health and global healthcare management, unpacks his research into the use of long-acting contraceptives among sexually active women in 26 sub-Saharan African countries.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) purchased $9.7 million worth of contraceptives—including pills, implants, and IUDs—intended for women in low-income countries,..
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 ()
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