World Contraception Day 2025 Stories

Nearly 50 per cent of Kenyan women choose not to have more children - MoH report
Nearly 50 per cent of Kenyan women choose not to have more children - MoH report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The findings indicate that while fertility rates are declining nationally, demand for contraceptives remains high, especially among youth and women in...

Birth control in Africa: Study tracks the use of long-acting contraception in 26 countries
Birth control in Africa: Study tracks the use of long-acting contraception in 26 countries
The Conversation  |  Sep 02, 2025

Cultural factors can also reduce uptake. Misconceptions about infertility, fear of health risks, and social expectations about childbearing can discou...

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