World Population Day 2020: How COVID-19 pandemic disrupted sexual and reproductive health services for women
4 years, 5 months ago

World Population Day 2020: How COVID-19 pandemic disrupted sexual and reproductive health services for women

Firstpost  

According to a UNFPA report, around 7 million unintended pregnancies are expected to occur if the COVID-19 lockdown carries on for six months and there are major disruptions to health services Every year since 1989, 11 July has been marked as World Population Day by the United Nations — a day to address the ever-growing human population on earth, and the issues related to this population growth. Why women’s health needs additional focus now If you’re wondering why this theme and why now, it’s simply because the COVID-19 pandemic — while affecting millions across the world — does not affect everyone equally. The pandemic has not just disrupted regular sexual and reproductive health services promised to women all over the world, but also interrupted UN- and government-led programmes promoting women’s health issues. It also mentions that around seven million unintended pregnancies are expected to occur if the lockdown carries on for six months and there are major disruptions to health services.

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A report highlights 11 ways to prepare for future pandemics
2 years, 2 months ago

A report highlights 11 ways to prepare for future pandemics

The Hindu  

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16 crore women across the world can’t get contraceptives: Lancet
2 years, 5 months ago

16 crore women across the world can’t get contraceptives: Lancet

Firstpost  

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Delayed family planning: How Covid-19 restricted childbirths like in previous pandemics
2 years, 6 months ago

Delayed family planning: How Covid-19 restricted childbirths like in previous pandemics

India Today  

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Covid-19 and a surge in unplanned pregnancies in India
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 and a surge in unplanned pregnancies in India

Hindustan Times  

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World Contraception Day 2021: Here's Why we should have Male Contraceptives
3 years, 2 months ago

World Contraception Day 2021: Here's Why we should have Male Contraceptives

News 18  

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COVID-19 | The Lancet article highlights gender inequality in health
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 | The Lancet article highlights gender inequality in health

The Hindu  

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Covid-19 pushed 119-124 million people into extreme poverty: UN
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 pushed 119-124 million people into extreme poverty: UN

Live Mint  

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Overburdened ASHA workers, lack of access to contraceptives: How COVID-19 impacted family planning services across India
3 years, 6 months ago

Overburdened ASHA workers, lack of access to contraceptives: How COVID-19 impacted family planning services across India

Firstpost  

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How coronavirus is setting women’s rights back decades
3 years, 9 months ago

How coronavirus is setting women’s rights back decades

The Independent  

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'Premature, unrealistic' to think Covid pandemic will be stopped by end of 2021: WHO
3 years, 9 months ago

'Premature, unrealistic' to think Covid pandemic will be stopped by end of 2021: WHO

India Today  

A senior World Health Organization official said Monday it was "premature" and "unrealistic" to think the pandemic might be stopped by the end of the year, but that the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death. WHO's director-general, meanwhile, said it was "regrettable" that younger and healthier adults in some rich countries are …

Covid-19 threatens girls’ gigantic global gains
4 years ago

Covid-19 threatens girls’ gigantic global gains

The Economist  

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Reducing unwanted pregnancies during COVID-19: Rights-based, system-level response need of the hour
4 years ago

Reducing unwanted pregnancies during COVID-19: Rights-based, system-level response need of the hour

Firstpost  

The access, availability and affordability of contraceptive and abortion services in India have been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, exacerbating existing issues. Contraceptive methods may fail and are not always available, and so safe abortion services ensure that women can terminate unwanted pregnancies. Women looking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy may be forced to use unsafe methods if they …

Covid-19 limited 25 million Indian couples’ access to contraceptives: UNAIDS
4 years ago

Covid-19 limited 25 million Indian couples’ access to contraceptives: UNAIDS

Live Mint  

NEW DELH: Covid-19 pandemic has limited access to contraceptives for more than 25 million couples in India, according to a report released by UNAIDS on Thursday. The World AIDS Day report 2020 also pointed out that among people living with HIV, approximately 35% of women aged 15 to 49 years faced discriminatory attitudes between 2014 and 2019. The report showed …

Women Struggle to Access Abortion as the Coronavirus Pandemic Adds to Hurdles in Europe
4 years, 1 month ago

Women Struggle to Access Abortion as the Coronavirus Pandemic Adds to Hurdles in Europe

News 18  

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Covid-19 may undo gains made in child, adolescent well-being
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 may undo gains made in child, adolescent well-being

Live Mint  

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UN Body Says Limited Health Services in Times of Virus Could Increase Stillbirths, India's Situation Grim
4 years, 2 months ago

UN Body Says Limited Health Services in Times of Virus Could Increase Stillbirths, India's Situation Grim

News 18  

Every 16 seconds the world records a stillbirth in some part of the planet. The report also warned that the Covid-19 pandemic could exacerbate the stillbirths issue due to restrictions on health services. With 1,90,483 stillbirths per 1,000 births, neighbouring Pakistan recorded the second most number of stillbirths in the world with Nigeria, in the third position recording 1,71,428 deaths. …

‘Postcode lottery’ of contraceptive services in pandemic — with one in three women unsure how to get help
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Postcode lottery’ of contraceptive services in pandemic — with one in three women unsure how to get help

The Independent  

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Women, uninterrupted: The Hindu Editorial on access to contraception and abortion services
4 years, 4 months ago

Women, uninterrupted: The Hindu Editorial on access to contraception and abortion services

The Hindu  

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