Low contraceptive usage among married women in Borno sparks concern on World Contraceptive Day

Low contraceptive usage among married women in Borno sparks concern on World Contraceptive Day

In Borno, out of the 436 health facilities, only 269 are currently offering family planning services. The Commissioner for Health in Borno State, Prof. Baba Gana, has revealed that only 6.7% of married women in the state are currently using modern contraceptive methods. "In Borno, only 6.7 percent of currently married women are using modern contraceptive methods, while the unmet need for contraceptives stands at a significant 17 percent," Prof. …