Organon signs an agreement with the United Nations Population Fund to improve family planning services in Egypt

• Improving family planning services is one of the most important components of maternal and child health… and the new partnership constitutes an important step towards supporting these services within the framework of Egypt’s Vision 2030..

Cairo: Organon – the global healthcare company – announced a strategic partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations body concerned with reproductive health and rights, by signing an agreement aimed at expanding the provision of family planning services in Egypt, and providing access to high-quality family planning services in All over the country. The agreement was signed in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population.

This cooperation comes as part of Organon’s global initiative “Her Plan is the Secret of Her Strength”, which aims to enable women to have comprehensive access to and awareness of family planning services, with a focus on reducing unplanned pregnancy, and ensuring that all women and girls have the opportunity to plan their future..

The main goal of this partnership is to confront the challenges facing the family planning file in Egypt, and to benefit from the competence and extensive experience of Organon in the field of reproductive health, which has a diverse file containing more than 60 products, along with the commitment of the United Nations Population Fund to support campaigns. Raising awareness about safe and planned pregnancy. The project also aims to enhance the efficiency of health care providers, and also provides pioneering solutions, including digital education platforms to enhance the delivery of health care more broadly and effectively..

This partnership seeks to significantly reduce the unmet need for family planning in Egypt, as well as raise the standards of family planning services, and communicate with the most needy groups in areas that suffer from weak health services, in addition to enhancing the efficiency of health care providers. A comprehensive evaluation process will be conducted to measure the success of Awareness programs and effectiveness of training initiatives.

In this context, Dr. said: Tarek Abu Al-Enein, Director of Organon in Egypt: “Our cooperation with UNFPA is more than just a partnership, but it reflects a unified vision for the future of Egypt, promoting women’s health and creating a better and healthier present and future for every woman. We are keen to work side by side with our partners.” Especially since we believe that women’s health requires joint efforts and close cooperation, and this initiative is a testimony to our continuing efforts in the field of empowering women throughout Egypt, and ensuring their access to comprehensive family planning services..”

For her part, Frederica Mayer, Representative of the United Nations Population Fund in Egypt, said: “Cooperation with Organon enhances the possibilities of access and influence in this field, and these partnerships achieve a noticeable change on the ground, as they contribute to bridging gaps in the field of health care and ensuring access to There are no unmet needs for family planning in Egypt, and working together contributes to making a difference in the present and paving the way for future generations for a better future..”

Obstacles to achieving family planning goals arise due to limited access to information, cultural misconceptions, and resistance from family and partners. However, an important component in this area remains the strong vision and strategy adopted by the Egyptian government regarding family planning services, as the government undertakes many From awareness campaigns, and allocating a budget to provide family planning methods. Moreover, the Ministry of Health and Population recently launched its National Health and Population Strategy for 2030, and among its goals is to increase the use of family planning methods to 71.2%.%.

Working with change leaders and partners, Organon aims to deliver and expand access to health solutions that enhance the health and lives of women. Providing tools, resources and options will help support Egyptian women, allowing them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health to achieve a better, healthier future..

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