Bangladesh launches yearlong home contraceptive delivery campaign December 1
Starting December 1, Bangladesh is kicking off a yearlong campaign to deliver contraceptives straight to people's homes.
To be launched by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, this move comes as the country faces a rising birth rate and growing concerns about population pressure.
Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain says it's all about making family planning easier and more accessible for everyone.
Bangladesh campaign delivers family planning counseling
The campaign (catchily summed up as "no more than two children, one is better") isn't just about handing out contraceptives. It also brings family planning information and counseling right to your door.
Even though modern contraceptive use has jumped from 8% in the 1970s to 64% today, millions of women still don't have what they need.
With more than 178.42 million people packed into a small space, Bangladesh hopes this effort will help ease pressure on resources and improve health for families across the country.