Hasnain Ashiq Saand.
Sanghar. Sept.19In a groundbreaking move, the Sindh government has launched a new self-injection method called “Depo” to address the pressing issue of population growth. This innovative approach empowers women to take control of their reproductive health, administering the injection every three months ¹.
A high-level meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Imran Hassan Khawaja, brought together representatives from the Population Welfare Department and various non-governmental organizations to discuss the initiative. Population Welfare Officer Shahabuddin Memon provided a comprehensive briefing on the department’s performance, while Ashfaq Ali Sitheo, provincial coordinator of the implementing NGO, emphasized the voluntary nature of the self-injection ¹.
The urgency to address population growth was underscored by Dr. Khawaja, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions. Sindh’s population is predominantly young, with 56% of its 50.4 million residents between 15 and 64 years old ². This demographic presents both challenges and opportunities for economic growth and development.
*Key Benefits of the “Depo” Self-Injection:*
– _Empowers women_ to manage their reproductive health
– _Voluntary_ participation
– _Convenient_ three-month administration
– _Addresses population growth_ and its associated challenges
This initiative aligns with the Sindh Integrated Health and Population Project, aimed at improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition services ². By investing in the health and well-being of its citizens, particularly women and children, Sindh is taking a crucial step towards a brighter future.
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