Agnes Phiri Kornikova, Aggie for short, is a midwife for Society for Family Health, PSI's affiliate in Zambia. She has been a midwife for 34 years and her passion for improving women's health takes her to the far reaches of Zambia's eastern province.
Aggie provides family planning counseling and insertion of long-acting reversible contraception, namely intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants. She considers her work for SFH her God-given profession not only because she is committed to helping women take control of their reproductive health, but also because she is a gifted communicator.
Aggie educates women and men in a positive and engaging manner, through dancing, singing and by talking about the real reason people need family planning: sex. “I tell them to enjoy sex with the partner God has given you rather than you trying to find satisfaction from someone else. And this has also helped them to maintain their relationships."
For Aggie, there is no uncertainty about how these rural women view SFH’s program. “When you see them dance, you know they really appreciate the service.”
Watch Aggie in action during a day at the Kwengue clinic in Zambia's Eastern province. She and her colleague are responsible for providing health services in six high-volume clinics in the province.
Aggie talks to a group about long-acting contraception.
Aggie's captive audience. 
Aggie also talks to men about the benefits of long-acting contraception.
Aggie explains to a group of men how an intrauterine device works.
She says it's important for men to understand the benefits of family planning.
A young mother receives a health screening.
Women wait their turn for screenings.
A women receives an implant, a long-acting contraceptive.
Women wait to receive a variety of services at the Kwengue Clinic. 
SFH flip charts have comprehensive information and testimonials.
Aggie dances and sings as part of an education session at the Kwengue clinic.
Entertainment is one of her unique way to develop trust with clients.
Aggie talks to a group about long-acting contraception.
Aggie's captive audience. 
Aggie also talks to men about the benefits of long-acting contraception.
Aggie explains to a group of men how an intrauterine device works.
She says it's important for men to understand the benefits of family planning.
A young mother receives a health screening.
Women wait their turn for screenings.
A women receives an implant, a long-acting contraceptive.
Women wait to receive a variety of services at the Kwengue Clinic. 
SFH flip charts have comprehensive information and testimonials.
Aggie dances and sings as part of an education session at the Kwengue clinic.
Entertainment is one of her unique way to develop trust with clients.
