01 November 2019
Commitment title:
Ensuring access to family planning information and services, and to modern contraceptives for all citizens
Commitment description:To further strengthen reproductive health and rights of citizens as envisioned in the Health Sector Reform Strategy adopted in 2018, the Government of Uzbekistan commits to increase contraceptive prevalence rate among women aged 15-49 from 47,4% in 2017 to 55% in 2025. The Government also commits to increase funding to expand the list of contraceptive methods and ensure male involvement in family planning.
Mode of engagement:
- Programmatic actionTo increase contraceptive prevalence rate among women, and promote involvement of men in family planning
Commitment to be actioned in:
Uzbekistan
Submitted by
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Thematic area
Achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health as a part of universal health coverage (UHC)
Commitment category
(2) Zero unmet need for family planning information and services, and universal availability of quality, affordable and safe modern contraceptives.