Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health, confirmed that the family planning promotion campaign is available in 160 mobile clinics and 2,119 fixed clinics in 856 locations, in the governorates of Cairo, Damietta, Gharbia, Sharkia, Qalyubia, Matrouh, Port Said, Ismailia, Menoufia, and Beheira. The Red Sea, and Suez.
Abdel Ghaffar added, in statements to “The Seventh Day”, that a distinguished set of safe and effective family planning methods are provided “free of charge” to raise the rates of using methods of various kinds.
He pointed out that several seminars were held with the participation of media officials and rural pioneers within health units and mobile clinics in the targeted villages, taking into account the commitment to measures to prevent the Corona virus.
Abdel Ghaffar confirmed the continuation of activating the free hotline service for family planning and reproductive health advice (we are with you) on the number 08008880800 to respond to women’s inquiries regarding family planning methods and services, correct rumors, and direct women to places to provide the service.
