FAMILY PLANNING: A PATHWAY TO A HEALTH AND PROSPEROUS NATION

…As experts say contraceptive pills, injectables, implants are safe with no any harm to humans’ health By SIMON MUNTEMBA JESSICA Mubanga, a hairdresser in Lusaka’s Emmasdale residential area, sits idly on a bench outside a salon with three of her workmates while having an informal conversation as they patiently wait for clients. “Contraceptives are dangerous to women’s health and they can harm your womb. In fact, most of my female friends have gained weight as a result of contraceptive pills use. I will never use them,” Mubanga told her friends. In agreement, one of Mubanga’s workmates only identified as Lydia chipped in: “Yes, you are absolutely right boi (my friend), my neighbour has lost shape ever since she started using contraceptive pills. Besides, I hear family planning methods such as injectables and implants cause cancer and infertility.” Mubanga and her workmate’s conversation mirrors what is obtaining across certain communities where negative myths and misconceptions about […]