The sale of contraceptives has been stopped by the Taliban in Afghanistan’s two main cities, claiming that the use of contraceptives is a "western conspiracy to control the Muslim population", the Guardian reported. “You are not allowed to go outside and promote the western concept of controlling the population and this is unnecessary work,” a midwife claimed she was told …
The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices D.Y. The judgement also held that the meaning of rape must be held to include "marital rape" for the purpose of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and Rules and doctors need not disclose the identity of any minor girl seeking abortion in the the information given to police. While discussing the rights concerning …
India’s family planning programme has improved access to contraceptives. In order to meet the Sustainable Development Goal of Family Planning by 2030, India now needs to focus on improving access to family planning services for not just the adult population, but also the youth. Expanding the horizon In India, frontline health workers have contributed significantly in implementing Mission Parivar Vikas, …
