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Catalyst Global To Conclude Transformative Decade of Increasing Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Products and Services for Girls and Women Globally
After more than a decade of dedication to increasing access to critical sexual and reproductive health products and services in the global South, Catalyst Global (formerly WCG Cares), announces its decision to cease operations in 2024.
ICYMI: Here’s what people are saying about the Contraceptive Innovation Index
Contraceptive product introduction is complex. The Contraceptive Innovation Index, designed to facilitate discussions and decision-making around the introduction and scale up of contraceptive technologies, offers a comprehensive but streamlined way to organize and make sense of information.
Expanding Effective Contraceptive Options (EECO)
The EECO project supports the introduction of new and underused contraceptive methods to address method-related reasons for non-use and better meet the reproductive health needs of girls and women.
The appeal and potential of on-demand contraceptive options
Consumers need a range of effective contraceptive options that meet their varied preferences, including the preference for on-demand contraception—especially among those who have infrequent sex. Research shows that on-demand options have enormous potential to respond to consumer preferences.
Introducing 20 Essential Resources: Contraceptive Product Introduction
The Expanding Effective Contraceptive Options (EECO) project is delighted to partner with Knowledge SUCCESS to bring you this curated collection of resources to guide the introduction of new contraceptive products.
Introduction of long-acting family planning method to USAID and UNFPA Product Catalogs
WCG Cares is excited to see the addition of the hormonal IUD to the USAID and UNFPA catalogues.
Revamped and Revitalized: New Twists on Existing Contraceptives
Worldwide, women can relate to the struggle of finding a contraceptive method that fits their needs and preferences. The research shows that women often try several products before finding one that works for them for now, and then repeat the search when their situation changes – be it shifts in their health or relationship status, or once they’ve reached their desired family size.
WCG Cares Welcomes New Members to Its Board of Directors
WCG Cares is pleased to announce five new members to its Board of Directors.
How a new self-care product in Niger is meeting women’s unique needs during COVID-19
Caya™ Diaphragm is a new self-care product available to Nigerian women as of June 2019 that offers contraception without having to see a provider in a healthcare.
Will diaphragms make a comeback?
Niger has the world’s highest fertility rate: women have an average of seven children in their lifetime. The Caya™ Diaphragm and Gel may appeal to women who desire a non-hormonal, self-use method of contraception other than condoms.
Finding her contraceptive match
In 2018, Honorina found a method that was just right for her: the Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS or IUS). She chose it after receiving counseling on the range of method options available in a clinic that receives training and support from PSI Madagascar.
Product Registration: Pro Tips for Program Managers
To demystify the product registration process for non-specialists, such as global health program managers, the USAID-funded Expanding Effective Contraceptive Options (EECO) project developed a guide on the basics of product registration. Three key tips from the guide are summarized in this blog.
Why Aren’t Female Condom Markets Working?
The female condom is currently the only woman-controlled contraceptive method that offers triple protection against unintended pregnancy, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
How to interest providers and retailers in female condoms
Retailers and other providers play a pivotal role in creating or blocking access to new health products. A new case study examines the barriers and attitudes towards Whisper, a new female condom, and presents lessons learned from Malawi.