contraceptives

Contraceptives recalled in South Africa due to packaging mix-up

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Contraceptives recalled in South Africa due to packaging mix-up

Regulators in South Africa have recalled a batch of the popular Yaz Plus contraceptive pill, after a packaging mix-up which means the contraception could be potentially ineffective. Manufacturer Bayer Ltd said women using pills from the affected batch should stop immediately and seek medical advice. A packaging mix-up led to a number of blister packs … Read more

Progress in family planning can strengthen women’s contribution to India’s economic growth

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Progress in family planning can strengthen women’s contribution to India’s economic growth

From fears on the implications of unchecked population growth just a few years ago, India has come a long way in bringing about many encouraging changes across states with regards to family planning. By Dr. Sujeet Ranjan, Family planning affects people in myriad ways. Most fundamentally, it advances human rights. Knowledge and use of family … Read more