Modern Contraceptives: Over 29 Million Unsafe Abortions Averted in 2021 – Study
A new 2022 measurement report from FP2030 released at the International Conference on Family Planning shows that in the past year alone, contraceptive use by women in low- and lower-middle-income countries averted more than 141 million unintended pregnancies, 29 million unsafe abortions and nearly 150,000 maternal deaths.
New data released at an International Conference on Family Planning press briefing was accompanied by commitments from governments, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the announcement of a new historic five-year commitment to US FP2030 $15 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
According to the report, the use of modern contraception is booming worldwide, with an estimated 371 million women of reproductive age in low- and lower-middle-income countries now using a modern method of family planning, or 87 million more. only ten years ago.
In addition, more women in low- and lower-middle-income countries are using modern methods of family planning than ever before, with one in three women of reproductive age in low- and lower-middle-income countries now choosing today to use modern contraception.
He added that contraceptive prevalence has steadily increased in these countries, but in 14 countries the number of contraceptive users has doubled. The strongest growth was recorded in sub-Saharan Africa.
Today, for example, implants are the most used method in 10 countries and the second most common method in 14 other countries. This represents a stark contrast to the mix of methods a decade ago, when implants were not as widely available.
The FP2030 report also suggests that despite the unprecedented strain COVID-19 has placed on national health systems and global supply chains, and throughout restrictive lockdowns, record numbers of people around the world have continued to seek out and use family planning products and services.
Released data shows that bilateral donor funding was around US$1.4 billion in 2021: essentially flat compared to 2020, but significantly lower than the peak reached in 2019 (US$1.52 billion). US dollars). Given the current financial instability and inflationary trends around the world, there may be further funding cuts in the future.
FP2030 Executive Director Dr. Samukeliso Dube said the findings provide a message to world leaders, to begin with, a commitment to invest in family planning while attending other major events in an effort to solve other problems such as climate change, inequality or economic development.
Dr. Dube said, "The benefits of family planning are enormous and have a multiplier effect. Family planning is the key to reducing maternal deaths; it's the difference between finishing high school and getting married and parenting early can unlock a woman's economic survival and prosperity.
“Failure to adequately fund family planning efforts would be a missed opportunity for millions of women. We must not only hold the line, but also secure new funding to meet the increased demand for family planning.
"To ensure the world remains on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, including the intersecting goals of gender equality, health, and prosperity, investments in family planning must be preserved and strengthened."
“As more and more young people enter their reproductive years, the demand for family planning services will continue to grow. This growing demand must be met by adequate funding and increased supply. The hard-won gains of the past 10 years could disappear if we don't act now. »
Less than two years after the launch of the FP2030 global partnership, 24 governments and 78 nongovernmental actors have now made a public financial, policy, or programmatic commitment to advance rights-based family planning, pledging to expand the access to volunteering, rights based on contraception.
Nigeria, including 18 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, has also finalized its FP2030 commitments. These commitments share many common priorities, including improving service delivery for young people, increasing domestic funding, scaling up postpartum family planning, and strengthening supply chains.
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A new 2022 measurement report from FP2030 released at the International Conference on Family Planning shows that in the past year alone, contraceptive use by women in low- and lower-middle-income countries averted more than 141 million unintended pregnancies, 29 million unsafe abortions and nearly 150,000 maternal deaths.
New data released at an International Conference on Family Planning press briefing was accompanied by commitments from governments, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the announcement of a new historic five-year commitment to US FP2030 $15 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
According to the report, the use of modern contraception is booming worldwide, with an estimated 371 million women of reproductive age in low- and lower-middle-income countries now using a modern method of family planning, or 87 million more. only ten years ago.
In addition, more women in low- and lower-middle-income countries are using modern methods of family planning than ever before, with one in three women of reproductive age in low- and lower-middle-income countries now choosing today to use modern contraception.
He added that contraceptive prevalence has steadily increased in these countries, but in 14 countries the number of contraceptive users has doubled. The strongest growth was recorded in sub-Saharan Africa.
Today, for example, implants are the most used method in 10 countries and the second most common method in 14 other countries. This represents a stark contrast to the mix of methods a decade ago, when implants were not as widely available.
The FP2030 report also suggests that despite the unprecedented strain COVID-19 has placed on national health systems and global supply chains, and throughout restrictive lockdowns, record numbers of people around the world have continued to seek out and use family planning products and services.
Released data shows that bilateral donor funding was around US$1.4 billion in 2021: essentially flat compared to 2020, but significantly lower than the peak reached in 2019 (US$1.52 billion). US dollars). Given the current financial instability and inflationary trends around the world, there may be further funding cuts in the future.
FP2030 Executive Director Dr. Samukeliso Dube said the findings provide a message to world leaders, to begin with, a commitment to invest in family planning while attending other major events in an effort to solve other problems such as climate change, inequality or economic development.
Dr. Dube said, "The benefits of family planning are enormous and have a multiplier effect. Family planning is the key to reducing maternal deaths; it's the difference between finishing high school and getting married and parenting early can unlock a woman's economic survival and prosperity.
“Failure to adequately fund family planning efforts would be a missed opportunity for millions of women. We must not only hold the line, but also secure new funding to meet the increased demand for family planning.
"To ensure the world remains on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, including the intersecting goals of gender equality, health, and prosperity, investments in family planning must be preserved and strengthened."
“As more and more young people enter their reproductive years, the demand for family planning services will continue to grow. This growing demand must be met by adequate funding and increased supply. The hard-won gains of the past 10 years could disappear if we don't act now. »
Less than two years after the launch of the FP2030 global partnership, 24 governments and 78 nongovernmental actors have now made a public financial, policy, or programmatic commitment to advance rights-based family planning, pledging to expand the access to volunteering, rights based on contraception.
Nigeria, including 18 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, has also finalized its FP2030 commitments. These commitments share many common priorities, including improving service delivery for young people, increasing domestic funding, scaling up postpartum family planning, and strengthening supply chains.
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