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Contraception and Family Planning Services at RHU
RHU provides rights-based family planning and contraceptive services to individuals and couples, empowering them to make informed choices about whether and when to have children, as well as the number and spacing of their children.
We believe that everyone, regardless of age, marital status or background, has the right to accurate information, confidential counselling and access to a comprehensive range of contraceptive options.
Through high quality, integrated services delivered at RHU clinics, community outreaches and other service delivery points, we provide modern contraceptive methods tailored to each client’s individual needs, preferences and reproductive intentions.
Family Planning and Contraceptive Services are More than Healthcare. They are a Right!
Family planning and contraceptive services empower individuals and couples to make informed choices about whether and when to have children, as well as the number and spacing of their children. Access to accurate information, confidential counselling and a comprehensive range of modern contraceptive options supports healthier lives, strengthens families and contributes to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality.
At RHU, we provide inclusive, respectful and rights-based family planning and contraceptive services tailored to each client’s needs, preferences and reproductive intentions, regardless of age, marital status or background.
Informed and Personalised Contraceptive Care
We provide a comprehensive range of modern contraceptive options tailored to each client’s individual needs, preferences, health considerations and reproductive intentions. This enables clients to make safe and informed choices that align with their life plans and personal circumstances.
Confidential Counselling and Quality Services
Our trained healthcare providers and community health workers offer accurate information, comprehensive sexuality education and confidential counselling to support informed decision making. All services are delivered through respectful, rights based and client centred care.
Bringing Family Planning and Contraceptive Services Closer to You
Through integrated services delivered at RHU clinics, community outreaches and in partnership with public and private health providers, we expand access to quality family planning and contraceptive services across Uganda.
Our approach includes providing a comprehensive range of contraceptive options, including short acting, long acting reversible and permanent methods. We also strengthen the capacity of healthcare providers, support reliable contraceptive commodity supplies, maintain effective referral systems and continuously improve service quality to meet the diverse needs of individuals and communities.
Your Choice Matters in Family Planning and Contraceptive Care
We provide accurate information, confidential counselling and access to a comprehensive range of modern contraceptive options, empowering individuals and couples to make informed choices about whether and when to have children, as well as the number and spacing of their children.
Our services are inclusive, respectful, rights based and tailored to each client’s needs, preferences and reproductive intentions. Because at RHU, every client has the right to make informed decisions about their body, health and future.
Vasectomy
It is a safe and permanent family planning method in which the tubes that carry sperm are cut or sealed to prevent sperm from entering the semen. A backup contraceptive method should be used for the first three months after the procedure.
Bi-lateral Tubal Ligation/Female Sterilization
It is a small operation that closes the tubes that carry the egg from the ovary to the womb (uterus) to prevent sperm and egg from meeting. After operation, the woman will continue to have her periods as usual but cannot become pregnant.
Implants
These are small rods placed under the skin of the inner upper arm. They contain a hormone called progestin that works by blocking sperm from meeting with the egg. There are two methods available: Implanon which protects against pregnancy for 3 years and Jadelle that protects against pregnancy for 5 years.
Benefits of Family Planning and Contraceptive Services
Family planning and contraceptive services empower individuals and couples to make informed choices about whether and when to have children, as well as the number and spacing of their children. Access to accurate information, confidential counselling and a comprehensive range of contraceptive options promotes healthier lives, supports reproductive intentions and contributes to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality.
By supporting informed choice and reproductive autonomy, family planning and contraceptive services strengthen the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
What to Expect During Your Visit
. At RHU, we provide respectful, confidential and client centred family planning and contraceptive services. During your visit, our trained healthcare providers will offer accurate information, personalised guidance and quality care to support your reproductive intentions and informed choices.
Step 01: Information and Confidential Counselling
Receive accurate information and confidential counselling on the available family planning and contraceptive options, including their benefits, possible side effects and how they work.
Step 02: Personalised Assessment and Consultation
A trained healthcare provider will discuss your health needs, preferences, life circumstances and reproductive intentions to help you choose a suitable contraceptive method voluntarily and without pressure.
Step 03: Service Provision and Follow Up Care
Receive your chosen family planning or contraceptive service at an RHU clinic, community outreach or other service delivery point. Our providers also offer follow up care, method switching, side effect management and referrals to ensure safe, continuous and client centred support.
Take Charge of Your Reproductive Choices Today
- Accessible Family Planning and Contraceptive Services: Access accurate information, confidential counselling and a comprehensive range of contraceptive options to make informed choices about whether and when to have children, as well as the number and spacing of your children.
- Respectful, Rights Based Care: Our trained healthcare providers and community health workers deliver high quality, confidential and client centred services through RHU clinics, community outreaches and other service delivery points.
