Source: allAfrica 
Despite various family planning programming efforts in Nigeria, its contraceptive prevalence rate has been static since 2008 and hovers around 10 per cent, alarming partners, donors and the Government. 

The current funding landscape indicates that DfID contributes about 50-60 per cent of total funding for contraceptives in the public health sector through UNFPA. The Government’s Cash Counterpart Contribution has been inconsistent since 2013. By 2017; there may be bigger funding gap for contraceptives, especially since Nigeria is expected to increase contraceptive prevalence rate to 36% by 2018.

The two international development leaders will meet with Nigeria’s Vice–President, Yemi Osinbajo, to enhance cooperation. They are also scheduled to meet with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Health, Finance, Budget and National Planning, and of the Federal Capital Territory.

During their meetings with high-level representatives of the Government, donors and partners, such as the European Union and the World Bank, they will advocate for more sustainable funding for contraceptives procurement and investments in health worker in line with the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Dr. Osotimehin and Mr. Lowcock will then visit the General Hospital Maitama, Abuja, and FCT Area 2 clinic. They will also visit meet an adolescent girls’ programme to exchange views with young people.

A special media interaction to increase visibility for family planning and adolescents’ programs would be held at 17.45 – 18.45 hours on the 29 September6, at the Transcorp Hotel, towards the end of the leaders’ mission to Nigeria.

UNFPA Press Release

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