Ekiti Government and Jhpiego Collaborate to Expand Family Planning and H-IUD Access

The Ekiti State Government and international health organization Jhpiego have reaffirmed their dedication to improving reproductive health services and broadening access to hormonal intrauterine devices throughout the state. Representatives from both organizations announced the renewed collaboration during a one-day dissemination event held in Ado Ekiti to mark the conclusion of a project focused on scaling up hormonal intrauterine device adoption.

Speaking at the gathering, the Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services, Mrs Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, emphasized that the state administration is actively working to guarantee a steady supply of family planning commodities at all public health facilities providing these services. She encouraged members of the public to visit qualified professionals at designated health centers to make informed decisions that promote better health outcomes.

The ministry's Family Planning Coordinator, Mrs Bukola Adekemi, noted that the stakeholder meeting brought together frontline healthcare workers and administrators to devise practical strategies for sustaining and expanding the initiative. Meanwhile, Dr Hannatu Abdullai, Project Director for Jhpiego's Hormonal IUD Project, explained that the intervention concentrated heavily on training frontline service providers to ensure they possess the necessary clinical skills for safe administration.

Dr Muriana Olotu, the Ekiti Team Lead for Jhpiego, underscored the importance of maintaining the momentum built during the project lifecycle so that women continue to benefit from improved contraceptive access long after the formal implementation phase concludes. Traditional leaders also voiced support for the initiative, with the Onise of Odo-Oro-Ekiti, Oba Babatunde Adebayo, praising the collaboration for prioritizing the well-being of women of reproductive age.

The dissemination event featured presentations detailing key findings, operational lessons, and panel discussions centered on overcoming community misconceptions and boosting awareness. Policymakers, healthcare supervisors, traditional rulers, and religious leaders participated in the sessions to ensure broad-based community support for ongoing maternal and child health programs in the state.

Source reporting: Punch — 2026-10-25 12:40:18