The contraceptive prevalence rate in Nepal is at a mere 43% and meeting the MDG target of 60% by 2015 seems farfetched. The legalization of abortion has opened many doors for women accessing unsafe abortion services and has contributed positively to the reduction in the maternal mortality rate. Recently, the Government has initiated the provision of medical abortion through skilled […]
According to rough estimates, at least 10% of Nepal’s population is living with some kind of disability. People living with disabilities are a highly marginalized group and women living with disabilities are ‘doubly’ marginalized. The reproductive health of women living with disabilities is of grave concern. NFCC in partnership with NDWA, has developed a strategy to ensure implementation of the […]
The lack of attention given to menstrual hygiene and its implications on the future reproductive health of the girls and women in Nepal has prompted NFCC to develop the guidelines and a model on introducing Nepal first low cost sanitary napkin available through social marketing in Nepal. Keeping in mind the economics of purchasing menstrual napkins in many rural areas […]
Addressing the important yet ignored health needs of Nepali Migrant workers headed to Malaysia, NFCC has developed a program at three points of migration – source, transit and destination. At Source/districts, awareness about safe migration for health, especially reproductive health has been developed. Community participation for addressing the needs and results of migration through PAR (Participatory Action Research) will be […]
With support from USAID, NFCC had implemented the SEWA program in Rupandehi district from 2002-2010 with a two year gap in 2004-06. This network showcased the advantages of public private partnership as well as standardization in reproductive health services. NFCC envisions a revival of this network wherein HIV services can be integrated into this network of service sites. Being recognized […]