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Urgent call for expansion of Contraceptive Method Mix
amidst the unanswered question of whether Depo-Provera increases HIV acquisition.
Today, The International Community of Women Living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) joins Reproductive Health Leaders and Partners from all over the World in commemorating the World Contraception Day, 2016 (WCD). ICWEA reiterates a call to World Health Organisation (WHO), Pharmaceutical Companies, Private Foundations, Policy Makers, Governments, and FP 2020 Partner Countries and other partners at all levels to respond to the unmet Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and family planning needs of women and girls in all our diversity.
Since the release of the findings of Heffron et al Study in October 2011, suggesting the possibility that progestogen-only contraceptives may increase risk of acquiring HIV, ICWEA in collaboration with AVAC, the HIV prevention advocates, reproductive health service providers, Women Advocates and Women living with HIV from all over the world have been following the debates & discussions on this critical issue at all levels.
Good day!
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Nancy, a radio journalist working with a community/learning radio station in Kakamega, Western Kenya and I run a weekly radio programme on HIV and AIDS in conjuction with the AIDS CONTROL UNIT at my place of work; 103.9 MMUST FM.
I have read widely about your activities, and I am most interested to further know what you do, other activities that you undertake here in Kenya, and if there’s a way that your organization can incorporate radio journalists in your team to help spread your agenda. Especially those that produce programs in tandem with your agenda.
May I ask, do you have a network of journalists across the region that are able to help with your agenda? My interest lies with the possibility that I might be able to generate news stories from activities you undertake or positive broadcast programs to our listener-ship and much more.
Awaiting a positive response from you.
Kind Regards,
Nancy Imali
imalinancy@gmail.com/nogonyo@mmust.ac.ke
+254 725453916
Dear Nancy,
It is great to hear from you and we would definately like to work with you. Let us continue the conversation on email.
Thank you.