In response to the shortage of family planning products in Ethiopia, PSI Ethiopia has announced its initiative to bridge the gap between demand and supply. The organization aims to tackle the issue and expand its reach in providing essential birth control products.
Family planning products have been in high demand in Ethiopia. However, the availability of these products has been insufficient, leading PSI Ethiopia to step into the market.
Recognizing the need to address the shortage, Wondwosen Kassa, Social Business Unit Director at PSI Ethiopia, stated, “We understand that there is a shortage of family planning products in Ethiopia, and PSI Ethiopia has entered the market to address the supply problem.”
This week, PSI Ethiopia’s social enterprise launched two new family planning products, Meuri and Prontal1, aiming to meet the unmet contraception needs of Ethiopian women and reduce the burden of unintended pregnancies and associated complications.
Different family planning products have gained significant promotion and distribution through governmental and non-governmental institutions in recent years. However, the increasing demand for these products has raised concerns among reproductive health experts, emphasizing the importance of careful use and marketing.
Wondwosen Kassa highlighted the availability of Meuri and Prontal1 through PSI Ethiopia’s extensive distribution network, marking a significant step towards improving contraceptive options and reproductive health services nationwide.
PSI Ethiopia, a non-governmental organization established in 2003 with a focus on malaria prevention, has expanded its efforts through its social business unit to address the shortage of family planning products, aiming to provide wider access to crucial reproductive health resources across the country.
