A clinic in Blendio, Sikasso region, Mali. November 2005. Courtesy of Creative Commons.
Free or inexpensive services for the poor

"I think for the poorest of the poor you do need to offer free services or almost free services.  By all means, let women who need family planning get it; [at] whatever price they can afford."

-Dr. John Stanback

 

Without free or subsidized family planning services, many people in developing countries would be unable to afford the full costs of using modern contraception. Offering free or subsidized services can help programs make family planning more accessible and affordable for the poor.

 

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