IUCD CLINIC IN KAVANGO WEST TRANSFORMING LIVES

NAMPA

2025-01-15

NKURENKURU, 01 November 2024 - A women is examined at the Osaat clinic in Bunya village in the Kavango West Region. (Photo: Contributed)

By Lylie Joel
(NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE)

NKURENKURU, 15 JAN (NAMPA) – Over 150 women from Bunya village and surrounding areas in the Kavango West Region have had the Copper Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) inserted since its introduction at the Osaat clinic in November 2024.
The non-hormonal contraceptive offers protection from pregnancy for up to 10 years.
This milestone was achieved through a permanent clinic established by the Osaat Af...

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