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Trust Freddy
Herald Correspondent
THE Government has set a target to increase the modern contraceptive prevalence rate (mCPR) among women from 48 to 54 percent as part of its efforts to enhance reproductive health.
Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini revealed this during the reopening of the renovated Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) Mbare Clinic in Harare.
The clinic, which offers integrated and adolescent-friendly services, will play a critical role in contributing to this target.
“As part of our Family Planning 2030 commitment, we aim to increase the modern contraceptive prevalence rate (mCPR) for all women from 48 percent to 54 percent; ensure access to age-appropriate information for adolescents and young people; remove barriers to contraceptive use; and strengthen commodity security through domestic resource mobilisation and private sector involvement,” he said.
“Through its integrated and adolescent-friendly services, this clinic plays a critical role in making a contribution towards reaching that target.”
The PSZ Mbare Clinic has had a significant impact on the lives of the Mbare community and beyond since its opening in 2007.
Over the past five years, it has provided essential services to over 30 000 adolescent girls and young women.
The clinic’s renovation and reopening underscore the government’s commitment to improving reproductive health services and achieving its Family Planning 2030 goals.
Peter Tanyanyiwa