New CSIS Report and Video: Family Planning and Linkages with U.S. Health and Development Goals

From Commission on Smart Global Health Policy Wed Apr 23 2014, 18:41:48

"Investing in family planning is investing in the future." These words from Ethiopian health official, Dr. Tewodros Bekele, summarize key findings of a new CSIS video and report about family planning in Ethiopia. Despite enduring challenges, Ethiopia has made measurable progress in advancing family planning. Through sustained effort and continued U.S. support, Ethiopia has the opportunity to expand the benefits of family planning to advance women's and children's health, and to reach broader development goals. As Dr. Tewodros put it: "family planning is beyond health...it is beyond a gender issue. In Ethiopia, we consider it as a fundamental rights issue."

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