Impact for Health

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐉𝐡𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛, 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 On World Population Day, the need to enhance access to modern contraceptives in Pakistan is urgent. Jhpiego Pakistan and Impact for Health International are partnering to introduce DMPA-SC self-injection in Punjab's commercial private sector. This initiative aims to overcome challenges and tap into new opportunities within private pharmacies, potentially transforming contraceptive access across the province and empowering individuals with expanded family planning options. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬? 1. The commercial private sector does not have access to Sayana Press, which is imported solely by UNFPA. Even if they did, overpackaging is not allowed (differential marketing would be a challenge) & they do not have access to the subsidized price. 2. Though pharmacists are allowed to provide refills, there is no product in facilities. 3. FP market actors are not coordinated around the scale-up of DMPA-SC SI & therefore pose a risk to “crowd out” the commercial private sector. 4. Pharmaceutical manufacturers see the business incentive in overpackaging & distributing the generic product once available. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bitly.cx/9Kfu 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: A group of key stakeholders were brought together to examine the potential to introduce DMPA-SC self-injection (SI) in Punjab’s commercial private sector.   𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: A collaboration between Jhpiego & Impact for Health, outlines a phased approach to introducing DMPA-SC in the private sector. It includes strategic packaging considerations & potential subsidies to optimize market entry, paving the way for future generic products. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bitly.cx/eTo22 𝐀 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bitly.cx/eK4y A huge shout out to collaborating partners Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, @Access Collaborative Punjab Healthcare Commission, Rahnuma FPAP, Marie Stopes International Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited DKT International Remington Pharma FHM Engage ThinkWell United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Yasmeen Qazi Psi Pakistan Hanselpharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, ZAFA GROUP Mohammad Akram Shaheen and our Jhpiego expert Megan Christofield #FamilyPlanning #DMPASC #SelfInjection #Punjab #Pakistan #PrivateSector

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Recently published! Dive into three key learning products from the PMAC project, co-created by Ipas and Impact for Health all designed to enhance the post-medication abortion (MA) contraceptive market in Kenya: 📊 Market Analysis Report: An in-depth look at the current state of post-MA contraception in Kenya. 📝Workshop Dissemination Summary: Highlights and outcomes from our April 16, 2024 workshop, aimed at boosting pharmacists' roles in post-MA contraceptive services. 🗺️PMAC Strategy Deck: A strategic roadmap for improving access to quality post-MA contraception, co-created with key stakeholders across Kenya’s FP value chain. Together, these resources begin to offer a roadmap to improving post-MA contraceptive access through pharmacy outlets in Kenya. Dive in, and share your feedback! Find the learning products here: https://lnkd.in/dMjYm4mQ Population Council Population Council - Kenya Bayer United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) MarieStopesKenya_KE World Health Organization Ipas Ethiopia

💡 Unlocking Potential: Punjab's Pathway Towards DMPA SC Self-injection in the Private Sector   Jhpiego and IHI concluded the two-day workshop with enthusiastic participation and valuable contribution of multiple private sector stakeholders. Together, we accomplished the workshop objectives:  Validate the Market Analysis Report findings Reconfirm what a better functioning market would look like to improve access to Sayana Press and a future generic in the private sector Agree on what needs to be done, by whom, and with what incentives to deliver the system change we want to see   This resulted in development of a draft roadmap with concrete steps around priority districts, priority provider channels, demand creation strategies and role of subsidy in 1, 3, and 5 years’ time. We will use workshop discussions and finalize the DMPA SC Market Analysis report. Stay tuned!  

💡 Unlocking Potential: Punjab's Pathway Towards DMPA SC Self-injection in the Private Sector   Jhpiego and IHI concluded the two-day workshop with enthusiastic participation and valuable contribution of multiple private sector stakeholders. Together, we accomplished the workshop objectives:  Validate the Market Analysis Report findings Reconfirm what a better functioning market would look like to improve access to Sayana Press and a future generic in the private sector Agree on what needs to be done, by whom, and with what incentives to deliver the system change we want to see   This resulted in development of a draft roadmap with concrete steps around priority districts, priority provider channels, demand creation strategies and role of subsidy in 1, 3, and 5 years’ time. We will use workshop discussions and finalize the DMPA SC Market Analysis report. Stay tuned!  

💡 Unlocking Potential: Punjab’s Pathway Towards DMPA-SC Self- Injection in the Private Sector – Two-Day Strategy Setting Workshop on Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities in Lahore! Jhpiego & IHI are spearheading an impactful workshop on Punjab focused on strategies to enhance access to DMPA-SC Self-injection in Punjab's private sector. With a diverse group of over 25 participants representing key stakeholders in Punjab's FP value chain, including government officials, NGOs, UNFPA & commercial sector, we're fostering collaboration & innovation to drive meaningful change. Our workshop kicked off with interactive sessions & vibrant discussions, delving into our current status & future aspirations. Today, we tackled pivotal questions: "Where are we now?" and "Where do we want to go?"—setting the stage for tomorrow's focus: "How do we get there?" Tomorrow promises even more dynamic discussions as we collectively chart the pathway towards our goals. Stay tuned for updates as we work towards our final output—a Punjab Pathway Report. This report will serve as a guiding light, supporting efforts to empower women with access to this groundbreaking method. Excited to be driving change from Lahore! #DMPASC #FamilyPlanning #WomenEmpowerment #LahoreWorkshop