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HIV incidence among women using intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, a copper intrauterine device, or a levonorgestrel implant for contraception: a randomised, multicentre, open-label trial

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Observational and laboratory studies suggest that some hormonal contraceptive methods, particularly intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-IM), might increase women's susceptibility to HIV acquisition. We aimed to compare DMPA-IM, a copper intrauterine device (IUD), and a levonorgestrel (LNG) implant among African women seeking effective contraception and living in areas of high HIV incidence.

Journalists campaign against anti-women traditions

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Journalists from Tanzania and across the African continent are pushing for greater policy accountability of their governments in protecting women and girls from any and all harmful cultural practices. Indeed, some of the practices are known to have resulted in permanent injury or worse – including death!

Kenyan Counties Take Action to Prevent Teenage Pregnancies

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Four Kenyan counties have, for the first time, established multi-agency government task forces with action plans to address their high teenage pregnancy rates. The action plans commit to leverage resources for, address policy barriers to, and enhance efficiency in providing contraceptive information and services for young people aged 10 to 19. As of June 2019, the action plans are officially approved, and implementation is underway.

Uncertain labor: Central Africa’s maternal mortality crisis

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The Central African Republic has one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the world, second only to Sierra Leone. With 882 deaths for every 100,000 successful births, it’s far behind countries such as the United States, which recorded 14 out of 100,000.

PSI Reaches and Surpasses FP2020 Commitment

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PSI committed to reaching 10 million users under the age of 25 with modern contraception by 2020. As of Dec. 2018, they’ve reached 14 million young people, and counting, with a contraceptive method, two years ahead of schedule.