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Improving reproductive health through policy change

The POLICY Project ended June 30, 2006. For current information, please visit the USAID | Health Policy Initiative site - www.healthpolicyinitiative.com.


Policy change leads to ...
 
Better access to FP/RH services for women and men
Targeting of programs to those in greatest need of FP/RH services
Mobilization of governments and communities to prevent HIV/AIDS
A safer environment for childbirth
Contraceptive security
More funding for FP/RH and HIV/AIDS
Services to meet adolescent reproductive health needs
Better protection for orphans and vulnerable children
Decreased discrimination against people and families affected by HIV/AIDS

USAID | Health Policy Initiative
Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Health Policy Initiative (HPI) will continue and expand the work begun under the POLICY I and II projects, with an emphasis on family planning and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and maternal health (MH) policies. HPI will place special emphasis on the implementation of policies.

Health Policy Initiative website


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What's New
Developing Male Involvement Guidelines in Cambodia
Forty-two percent of all new HIV infections in Cambodia are due to husband to wife transmission. This staggering figure, in addition to a low contraceptive prevalence rate and a high maternal mortality rate, has compelled Cambodia to examine how men can be included in responses to these reproductive health (RH) issues. With technical assistance from the POLICY Project, the Reproductive Health Promotion Working Group (RHPWG), a network of Cambodian nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) has been successful in engaging the government in recognizing the need for and drafting male involvement guidelines.   :: more

:: What's New
Strengthening Family Planning Policies and Programs in Developing Countries: An Advocacy Toolkit

Family planning remains one of the most cost-effective public health measures available in developing countries. :: more


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