Online Reporter
Nomalisa Gumpo,[email protected]
Government has approved the amendment of the Zimbabwe Family Planning Council Act to enhance its effectiveness and relevance by aligning it with current realities in reproductive health and family planning, particularly addressing the needs of adolescents and youth.
This was revealed this Wednesday afternoon in a Post Cabinet Briefing by the Minister of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Jenfan Muswere.
The current realities include evolving health needs, demographic issues, updated policies that reflect unique reproductive health needs for different population sub-groups and communities, gender equality and rights-based approaches, technological advancement, increased demand for services, male involvement in sexual reproductive health issues and the rise of non-communicable diseases.
Dr Muswere said the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council Act will be amended to better address today’s reproductive health challenges.
“The review of the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council Act will enhance its effectiveness and relevance by aligning with current realities in reproductive health and family planning, particularly addressing the needs of adolescents and youth,” he said.
He said the Act will harmonise with global, regional and national commitments, like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD); Family Planning 2030; Vision 2030; and the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act will strengthen governance, accountability and quality assurance in service delivery.
