Stockouts, provider bias deny women access to contraceptives – Experts

Reproductive health experts have identified stockouts, provider bias, stigma, misinformation, and cost as barriers preventing women and girls in Nigeria from accessing contraceptives. Dr. Moriam Jagun, Executive Director of the Centre for Bridging Health Gaps, emphasized that the availability of contraceptive commodities does not equate to genuine access. The experts spoke at a forum marking the 2026 World Contraception Day, themed 'No Barriers, Just Choices: Contraceptive Access Now!', and urged journalists to expose these barriers.

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