About This Unit
The Family Planning Unit safeguards contraceptive commodity security, monitors contraceptive failures and complications, and makes national recommendations on contraceptive registration in Sri Lanka. The unit trains district master trainers on contraceptive technology and counseling while managing equipment provision to clinics nationwide.
Key Activities
- Reducing unmet contraceptive needs to lower abortion and teen pregnancy rates.
- Guaranteeing male and female sterilization availability in hospitals.
- Establishing post-abortion care systems.
- Maintaining consistent contraceptive commodity supplies.
- Strengthening services for infertile couples.
- Providing technical guidance and training to healthcare providers.
- Registering family planning clinics and monitoring service quality.