Community Health Systems Catalog: Family Planning Activities
This page describes the programs and relevant community health worker cadres delivering family planning services at the community level in each country.
Afghanistan
Community Based Health Care Program (CBHC)
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
The nearest BPHS upper-level health facility that provides the needed services
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Upper-level BPHS health facilities
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes |
Community Health Workers (Afghanistan) | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | ||||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | x |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | x |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | x |
Bangladesh
Revitalization of Community Health Care Initiatives in Bangladesh
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Health and Family Welfare Centre, Rural Dispensary, Upazila Health Complex, Maternal and Child Welfare Centre at District level
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Receive at community clinics
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into CHS policy
| Operational Plan Community Based Health Care July 2011-June 2016
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
| Health, Population and Nutrition Sector Development Program (2011-2016) Program Implementation Plan Volume-I
Community Health Care Providers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | x |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Female Welfare Assistants—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | x |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Female Welfare Visitors—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Shastya Shebikas
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Government health facilities
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Refilled at BRAC branch offices during monthly trainings
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into CHS policy
| Operational Plan Community Based Health Care July 2011-June 2016
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
| Health, Population and Nutrition Sector Development Program (2011-2016) Program Implementation Plan Volume-I
Shastya Shebikas—Private Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x |
Benin
Relais Communautaires
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Centre de Sante d’Arondissement; hospitals; Association Béninoise pour la Promotion de Famille clinics
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Supplied at MOH health facilities
Is there a community-based family planning policy? No
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Peer Educators—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | ||
Implants | x | |||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | |||
IUDs | x | |||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | x |
Sterilization | x |
Relais Communautaires—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | |||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x |
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Community Care Sites
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Health center
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Information unavailable
CBFP Policy? Information unavailable
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Site Relais—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | x | x | x | |
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | ||||
Injectable Contraceptives | ||||
IUDs | ||||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | ||||
Sterilization |
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Health Extension Program (HEP)
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Health Center, Public and Private Health facilities, HEW health post (rural)
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Most pick up from health centers. Some health posts receive direct supplies from the national supply management system
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes
| National Guideline for Family Planning Services in Ethiopia
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
| National Guideline for Family Planning Services in Ethiopia
Health Development Army—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | ||
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | ||
Oral Pills | x | x | ||
Sterilization | x | x |
Health Extension Workers (HEW) (Rural)—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | x | |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | x |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Ethiopia Urban Health Extension Program (UHEP)
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Public and Private Health Facilities
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Health facilities or partner NGOs.
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes
| National Guideline for Family Planning Services in Ethiopia
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
| National Guideline for Family Planning Services in Ethiopia
Urban Health Development Army—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | ||
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | ||
Oral Pills | x | x |
Urban Health Extension Professionals—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | ||
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | ||
Sterilization | x | x |
Ghana
Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS)
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Community Health Officers, Health Centers or Polyclinics in the subdistrict
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Resupplied at the Community Health Compound
Is there a community-based family planning policy? No
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Community Health Officers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | ||
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Community Health Volunteers—Public sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | |||
Implants | x | |||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | |||
IUDs | x | |||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x |
Ghana Health & Education Initiative CHW Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Information unavailable
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Information unavailable
Is there a community-based family planning policy? No
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
GHEI Community Health Workers—Private Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | ||||
Injectable Contraceptives | ||||
IUDs | ||||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | ||||
Sterilization |
Haiti
Paquet Essentiel de Services et Soins de Santé
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Health clinic, Referral hospital, Referral hospital pharmacy
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
ASCs access supplies from the health facility or implementing partner they are associated with. Thus, supplies are obtained from referral hospitals, health clinics, and NGOs.
Is there a community-based family planning policy? No
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Les Agentes de Santé Communautaire Polyvalent (ASCs) | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | ||
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x |
India
National Rural Health Mission
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Sub-Centre for IUD, Primary Health Centre for sterilization, ASHAs or Auxillary Nurse Midwives at the Sub-Centre clinic
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Receive from Community Health Center or Primary Health Center
CBFP Policy? Information unavailable
CHW Administration of Injectable Contraception Policy? Information unavailable
Accredited Social Health Activists—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | x | x |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | ||||
Injectable Contraceptives | ||||
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | x |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | x |
Sterilization | x | x |
Integrated Child Development Services Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
ASHAs or Auxillary Nurse Midwives at the Sub-Centre clinic
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Not applicable
CBFP Policy? Information unavailable
CHW Administration of Injectable Contraception Policy? Information unavailable
Anganwadi Workers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | |||
Female Condoms | x | |||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | |||
Implants | ||||
Injectable Contraceptives | ||||
IUDs | x | |||
Male Condoms | x | |||
Oral Pills | x | |||
Sterilization | x |
Kenya
Community-Based Health Workers Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Level 2, 3, or 4 Health Facility
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Access supplies at the Community Unit
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into CHS policy
| Taking the Kenya Essential Package for Health to the Community: A Strategy for the Delivery of Level One Services - 2006
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
Community Health Workers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | ||
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | x |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization |
Liberia
National Community Health Volunteer Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
MoH clinics
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Receive from their MoH supervisor
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into CHS policy |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes |
General Community Health Volunteers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | x | |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | x |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | x |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | x |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Trained Traditional Midwife—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | x | x |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | x |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | x |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | x |
Sterilization |
Madagascar
Community Health Volunteers Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
CHVs refer to the nearest MOH facility, Blue Star facility (social franchise program funded by MSM or Top Reseau facility (social franchise program funded by PSI)
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
From implementing NGOs who access supplies from PSI's Top Reseau facilities
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into CHS policy |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes |
Community Health Volunteers—Private Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Community Health Education Model
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
MSM Blue Star Facility
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
From Marie Stopes Madagascar
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into CHS policy |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes |
Community Health Educators—Private Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | ||
Sterilization | x | x |
MS Lady Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
MSM Blue Star Facility
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
From MSM Blue Star Facilities
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into CHS policy |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes |
MS Ladies—Private Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Malawi
Primary Level of Care
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Nearest health facility; some CHWs refer to HSAs
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Collected by CHWs at health facility; distributed to outreach CHWs by HSAs
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into health policy
| Health Sector Strategic Plan 2011-2016
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
| Community Based Injectable Contraceptive Services Guidelines First Edition
Community Based Distributing Agents—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | x | |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Community Based Home Care Providers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | ||||
Injectable Contraceptives | ||||
IUDs | ||||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | ||||
Sterilization |
Health Surveillance Assistants—Public Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | x | |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Peer Educators—Private Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | ||||
Injectable Contraceptives | ||||
IUDs | ||||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | ||||
Sterilization |
Mali
Outreach PMA
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
CSCOM or CSREF MoH Clinics
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Access from the CSCOM
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Agents de Sante Communautaire—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | x |
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization |
Relais—Public Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization |
Mozambique
Agente Polivalente Elementar Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Nearest health center
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Receive supplies from local Health Facility
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes
| Estrategia de Planeamento Familiar e Contracepcao
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Agentes Polivalente Elemtar—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | x | |||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | |||
IUDs | x | |||
Male Condoms | x | |||
Oral Pills | x | |||
Sterilization |
Nepal
National Community-Based Health Programs
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Sub-Health Post, Health Post, Primary Health Care Center, or District Hospital
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into health policy |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes |
Maternal Child Health Workers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Village Health Workers—Public Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Female Community Health Volunteers—Public sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilizaton | x | x | x |
Nigeria
Primary Health Care System
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Secondary or Tertiary Health Facilties
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
From the Government of Nigeria
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes |
Senior Community Health Extension Workers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | |||
Implants | x | |||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | |||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x |
Community Health Officers (Nigeria)—Public sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | X | X | X | |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | X | X | ||
Implants | X | |||
Injectable Contraceptives | X | X | X | |
IUDs | X | X | X | |
Male Condoms | X | X | X | |
Oral Pills | X | X | X | |
Sterilization | X | X |
Junior Community Health Extension Workers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | |||
Implants | x | |||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | |||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x |
Pakistan
Lady Health Worker Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Health Facility of Population Welfare
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
The Health Facility of Population Welfare they work with
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into CHS policy
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
Lady Health Workers—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | x | |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | ||||
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x |
Community Midwives Initiative
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Health Facility of Population Welfare
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
The Health Facility of Population Welfare they are associated with
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into CHS policy
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
Community Midwives (CMWs)—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | |||
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | ||
Oral Pills | x | x | ||
Sterilization | x |
Philippines
Barangay Health Worker (BHW) Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
First line referral is to the barangay health station (BHS) or health center in their barangays. BHWs working within the catchment area of an RHU refer their clients to the RHUs. The midwives in BHS/health center and RHUs decide or determine whether clients need to be referred to a higher-level health facility.
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
BHS, health center, RHU
Is there a community-based family planning policy? No
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Barangay Health Worker (BHW) Program | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | X | X | ||
Implants | X | X | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | X | X | ||
IUDs | X | X | ||
Male Condoms | X | soon based on RH law | X | |
Oral Pills | X | soon based on RH law | X |
The Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
BHS, Health Center, RHU
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
BHS, Health Center, RHU
Is there a community-based family planning policy? No
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Barangay Nutrition Scholars | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | X | X | ||
Implants | X | X | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | X | X | ||
IUDs | X | X | ||
Male Condoms | X | X | ||
Oral Pills | X | X |
Barangay Service Point Officers (BSPOs) Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
BHS, Health Center, RHU
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Is there a community-based family planning policy? No
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Barangay Service Point Officers | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | X | X | ||
Implants | X | X | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | X | X | ||
IUDs | X | X | ||
Male Condoms | X | X | X | |
Oral Pills | X | X | X |
Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP) Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
BHS, Health Center, RHU.
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Healthy facility
Is there a community-based family planning policy? No
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP) Program | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | X | X | ||
Implants | X | X | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | X | X | ||
IUDs | X | X | ||
Male Condoms | X | soon based on RH law | X | |
Oral Pills | X | soon based on RH law | X |
Rwanda
Community Health Workers Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
For all methods, when a client is new they refer to the nearest health center.
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Access supplies from the local health center
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into health policy
| National Family Planning Policy
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
| National Family Planning Policy
Binomes—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | x |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | x |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | x |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | x |
Sterilization | x | x |
Maternal Health Community Health Workers—Public Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x |
Senegal
Programme de Sante Communautaire
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Health Posts, MSI's Mobile clinic
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Purchase from Health Posts
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into health policy
| Plan d’action national de Planification Familiale 2012-2015
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
| Plan d'action national de Plantification Familiale 2012-2015
Agents de Sante Communautaires—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Agents de Services a Base Communautaires—Public Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | x |
Sterilization | x | x |
Matrones—Public Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Tanzania
Community Health Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Ward level health facility
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Varies by implementing NGO but includes from Ward level health facility, from NGOs distributing MOH supplies, or NGOs distributing privately purchased supplies
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Community-Based Family Planning Distributors—Private Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | ||
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x |
Community Based Reproductive and Child Health Service Workers—Private Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | ||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | |||
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | ||
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x |
Uganda
Village Health Teams
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
To HC III and/or II. In addition, MSU visits the HC III every two months to provide LAPMs where they have outreach teams.
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
From MOH supervisor; during stockouts CHWs receive supplies from the Uganda Health Marketing Group from either partner NGOs or associated health facilities
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes, incorporated into health policy
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? Yes
| Policy Guidelines and Service Delivery Standards for Community Based Provision of Injectable Contraception in Uganda
Village Health Team—Public Sector | ||||
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Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | ||||
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | ||
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | ||
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x |
Zambia
National Community Health Worker Program
Where do CHWs refer clients for methods they cannot provide?
Nearest health center or hospital; Informal CHVs refer to Formal CHWs.
How do CHWs access family planning supplies?
Accessed at the local health center
Is there a community-based family planning policy? Yes |
Is there a policy allowing CHW administration of injectable contraception? No
Formal Community Health Workers—Public Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | x | |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | x |
Sterilization | x | x | x |
Informal Community Health Volunteers (CHV)—Private Sector | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Information & Education | Method Counseling | Method Provision | Referrals | |
Emergency Contraception | x | x | x | |
Female Condoms | ||||
Fertility Awareness Methods/Standard Days Method | x | x | x | |
Implants | x | x | x | |
Injectable Contraceptives | x | x | x | |
IUDs | x | x | x | |
Male Condoms | x | x | x | |
Oral Pills | x | x | x | |
Sterilization | x | x | x |