Friday, September 30, 2016, Burundi celebrated the
International Day of contraception in Kayanza province, under the patronage of
Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi. The ceremonies
were held in “Le Paradis” Hotel under the theme: "Family Planning is
consent of the couple: the active participation of men."
Besides the high personalities including
the Minister of Health and Member of Parliament, more than 200 men leaders
participated in these ceremonies.
Madam Representative of UNFPA in Burundi welcomed many
health initiatives of the government to its people. She also promised that her
organization will continue to support all endeavors of the government,
especially in the health field.
In her speech, the First Lady stated that thechildren
before were considered as an asset. However, overcrowding can cause insecurity.
She added that the above theme was chosen to sensitize men on their responsibility
in family planning. "Overcrowding is an impediment to development that is
why the Head of State recommended the population to give birth to necessary
children."
The ceremonies were concluded by discussion on reproductive health. In this interview, several men have promised to share in family planning
The ceremonies were concluded by discussion on reproductive health. In this interview, several men have promised to share in family planning
