Jhpiego partnered with the Federal Directorate of Immunization, Gavi, Gates Foundation, provincial health departments, World Health Organization and UNICEF to roll out Pakistan’s first-ever HPV vaccination program.
Jhpiego introduced DMPA-SC as a self-injection in Punjab, Pakistan for the first time, piloting it in Kasur and Khanewal. Through a cohort study, women were trained and empowered to self-administer the contraceptive, enhancing autonomy, privacy, and access, especially for rural and underserved communities. The pilot’s strong continuation rates and client satisfaction have informed a provincial scale-up strategy.
Over 500 health workers in each district were trained to counsel and support clients in self-injection during the pilot phase.
Master trainers from the School of Nursing and Midwifery were trained for trickle-down capacity building.
Jhpiego developed targeted materials to address myths and integrate self-care into routine family planning services, reaching underserved and rural women.
Jhpiego institutionalized DMPA-SC self-injection training within the Population Welfare Department’s official modules.