DISC

To strengthen contraceptive choice, we must bring men into the conversation. That is why this World Vasectomy Day, we celebrate the work being done to destigmatize and support men's role in reproductive health.? ? Join us on Friday, November 22 at 16:35 (EAT—Uganda), for a discussion on Best Practices in Social Norm Change led by Population Services International Uganda and the Maverick Next Couples Contraceptive Communication project. Help us to destigmatize vasectomy and raise awareness of men’s role in reproductive health! ??. Learn more about WVD's 24 hour broadcast here: https://bit.ly/4hSU2xf ? Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and support positive gender norm shifts. Let's spread the word and make a positive impact! ?? #WorldVasectomyDay #WVD2024 # #ReproductiveRights

Announcing CIFF follow-on investment! With over 1 million self-inject visits for DMPA-SC across Nigeria, Uganda, and Malawi, our DISC project is making waves in women’s health! This incredible milestone highlights the power of self-care contraceptive options to meet women’s needs. We’re not just providing access; we’re inspiring women to use their power to take control of their reproductive health. Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) has re-invested in DISC for another three years to advance contraceptive self-care in Zambia and further amplify our impact in existing DISC countries – This is DISC 2.0.?? Learn more about the future of DISC here: https://lnkd.in/eKM3Y7p7 #selfcare #contraception #SRH #UHC

Today,?half of the world’s population?lacks access to essential health services, leaving billions without the care they need. Achieving universal health coverage by 2030 requires more than just strengthening existing systems — it demands a fundamental shift in how health care is delivered.? ? Population Services International's Director of HIV Karin Hatzold, MD, MPH?shares why self-testing is key to this transformation in her op-ed with @Devex. Give it a read:?https://bit.ly/4fbW0GT?

Surpassing 1M SI visits DISC delivered the first project-supported DMPA-SC self-inject (SI) visit in April 2021. Three years later, we have supported health systems to deliver over 1 million SI visits to women across Uganda, Nigeria and Malawi. With self-care contraceptives like self-inject, women have the power to take control of their sexual and reproductive health and futures. Here’s to expanding access to Self-inject for millions more women! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eYbx39UR #selfcare #contraception #SRH #UHC #selfinject Population Services International

Women want convenient and discreet contraceptive methods. Women want control over their sexual and reproductive health and futures. Women want options. That’s where self-inject contraception comes in.? ?DISC has spent the last five years generating demand and building provider capacity to scale self-inject contraception. With the support of Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we can advance woman-powered care. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVnTkMbr #selfcare #contraception #SRH #UHC??#selfinject #discoveryourpower