Family Planning- Using CHATs PHE Approach

CHAT emphasizes the importance of family planning (FP) for human freedom. Providing modern birth control methods to women could prevent 21 million unplanned births, 46 million unsafe abortions, and 70,000 pregnancy-related deaths annually. Their holistic approach integrates ecological awareness, benefiting Kenyan women, families, communities, and the environment by reducing population pressures and supporting endangered species.





Kenya’s population is increasing by approximately one million every year. Scary.
Family Planning Incorporating Ecological Awareness

Family Planning- PHE Approach

Family planning is a cost-saving intervention with wide-ranging benefits that include:

  • Decrease in unsafe abortions and infanticides.
  • Lower child/infant mortality, with wider birth intervals increasing survival rates.
  • Healthier and wealthier socio-economic environment, contributing to poverty reduction.
  • Mitigation of domestic violence and mental health issues.
  • Reduced school dropout rates for girls due to fewer unwanted pregnancies.
  • Women empowerment leads to better allocation of resources for children's nutrition, healthcare, and education.
  • Equitable distribution of natural resources with smaller families alleviating pressure.
  • Plentiful water sources and environment recovery with decreased population pressure.
  • Reduction in human conflict over pasture and human-wildlife conflict.
  • Involvement of men in family planning induces changes in gender norms, contributing to modern development efforts.

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