Port Blair, Nov 24: Vasectomy Fortnight comes at an opportune moment in the history of Family Planning in India, as the country has achieved replacement-level fertility and now needs to focus on increasing male participation in family planning. This year’s slogan is ‘Aaj Hi Shuruat Kare – Pati Patni Milkar Pariwar Niyojan Ki Baat Kare’ (Start Today – Husband and Wife Together Discuss Family Planning). The fortnight is being observed by the Directorate of Health Services, A&N Administration, in association with the Union Territory Health Mission, A&N Islands, along with the rest of the country from 21st November and will continue upto 4th December, 2024.
The Vasectomy Fortnight will be observed in two phases:
• Mobilization Phase (21st November to 27th November, 2024): This phase will focus on identifying, sensitizing, and registering interested couples for male contraception.
• Service Delivery Phase (28th November to 4th December, 2024): During this phase, facilities providing male sterilization services and contraceptive distribution will be active.
During Vasectomy Fortnight, all health institutions will conduct activities aimed at enhancing male participation in family planning, addressing myths surrounding vasectomy, and promoting male contraceptive methods such as male sterilization and condom usage. Family Planning remains a key policy priority of the Government of India. Despite significant progress, women continue to bear the primary responsibility for family planning.
The general public have been urged to actively participate and support the activities conducted by the Health Department during Vasectomy Fortnight to promote male involvement in family planning.
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