Delivering Innovation in Self-Care (DISC) MICROSITE : PSI

WOMAN-POWERED CARE

What if women were the change agents of their own sexual and reproductive health? What if health systems supported them?

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interventions in Nigeria and Uganda

Driven by deep consumer insights, DISC supports women to take more control over their sexual and reproductive health. By doing so, women become active participants in their health systems and critical new partners for health providers.

In Nigeria and Uganda, we work in close partnership with women and their providers, increasing informed demand as well as local innovation and capacity for self-care as a cornerstone of sexual and reproductive health care, starting with self-injectable contraceptives. Learn More.

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Woman's hands holds Sayana Press self-injectable contraception

What Women Want: Examining Power and Agency within Self-Injectables

“It starts with yourself.”—Mom, Kaduna Women have self-managed their reproductive

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An Online Contraceptive Shop?

Like most global health initiatives, when COVID-19 mushroomed into a

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Drug shop owner Donata Kamulanzi, left, sells a Mama kit to expectant mother Betty Nakisitu in Kansambya, Mubende

Drug shops: Bringing access and choice closer to women in Uganda

Today, in Uganda, a woman can walk into a drug

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Four Considerations when Developing National Self-Care Guidelines

As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, we have

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Creating Safe Spaces for Sexual and Reproductive Health Education

It’s a scene right out of a movie: a hair salon

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Her journey, her choice

It might seem obvious that the development of sexual and reproductive health options, including self-injectable contraceptives,

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Resources

Dive into these resources to learn more about self-care for sexual and reproductive health and rights

DEVELOPING NATIONAL SELF-CARE GUIDELINES IN UGANDA AND NIGERIA

Download Resource This case study summarizes how the FMOH in Nigeria and the MOH in Uganda pioneered national guidelines for

ExpandNet/WHO Scaling-up Tools and Resources

Visit Resource Library ExpandNet, in collaboration with WHO, has produced several guidance documents based on literature reviews and the extensive experience of its members. These

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Youth Power2 Resources

Visit Resource Library YouthPowerChanging the world by unlocking the power of young people Resource Types:GUIDES AND TOOLKITS Languages:ENGLISH Population Served:GENERAL POPULATION Practice Areas:SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE

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Interagency Gender Working Group Resources

Visit Resource Directory IGWG’s training materials can be used to introduce a broad range of audiences and backgrounds to important concepts related to gender and

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Advocacy Pack for Subcutaneous DMPA

Download Resource This pack contains the latest evidence and messaging on DMPA-SC and SI. The Advocacy Pack for Subcutaneous DMPA is designed to accelerate your advocacy

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