World Contraception Day 2018
Overview
Launched in 2007, World Contraception day takes place annually in September. The idea is to improve awareness of contraception -- enabling people to make informed choices regarding sexual & reproductive health. Ensuring access to preferred family planning methods for women and couples is essential to well-being of women, girls and families, while supporting health and development of communities.
On Sunday 23rd September 2018, World Contraception day 2018 was commemorated in Hlaing Tharyar township, Yangon Region, by the national, regional and township health authorities and many partners. “It’s your life, it’s your responsibility” is this year’s theme -- with the event opened by Prof Thet Khaing Win, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health & Sports. Educational entertainment featured, as did expert panel discussion. WHO Myanmar, and many others, contributed to raising awareness on a range of different family planning methods to enable voluntary, informed choices.