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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Florianópolis offers Implanon for free in the municipal network

The municipal health system of Florianópolis has begun offering the Implanon subdermal contraceptive implant for free to enhance women's access to safe and effective birth control methods.

Feb 26 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Porto Velho holds a campaign for free contraceptive implant on Saturday, 28; learn how to participate

Porto Velho is organizing a campaign for the insertion of free contraceptive implants specifically for women already registered in the municipal regulatory system.

Feb 25 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New contraceptive method is available in health units of the Federal District; understand

Health units in Brazil's Federal District are now offering a new contraceptive implant, Implanon, as part of the public healthcare system.

Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The state only pays for contraception after pregnancy and only up to 19 years. Calls to expand support.

A report highlights that the Latvian government limits contraceptive support to individuals under 19 who have given birth or had a pregnancy terminated, raising concerns about inadequate access for young women.

Feb 19 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Implanon for Free: Porto Velho City Hall Offers Contraceptive Method Through SUS

The Porto Velho City Hall is providing free Implanon contraceptive devices via the Unified Health System (SUS) for women of reproductive age who wish to avoid pregnancy.

Feb 18 • 17:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Kraków fights against 'flying rats'. Corn with contraception will help

Kraków is launching a pilot program using contraceptive-infused corn to control the pigeon population in the city.

Feb 18 • 11:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Kraków to Launch Pigeon Contraception Program to Control Bird Population

Kraków will implement a pilot program utilizing contraceptive bird feed to manage its pigeon population amidst increasing complaints from residents about their droppings and damage to infrastructure.

Feb 18 • 02:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Controlling Attacks: Thailand Starts Vaccinating Wild Elephants with Birth Control Vaccine

Thailand has initiated a program to vaccinate wild elephants with a contraceptive vaccine to mitigate the increasing conflicts between humans and elephants.

Feb 14 • 15:23 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Why is Condom Day celebrated today, February 13, 2026? This is the significance of the date

February 13 is celebrated for several love-related observances, including Condom Day, which promotes responsible contraceptive use.

Feb 13 • 18:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum suffered heart attack after swapping contraceptive pill

A 40-year-old woman experienced a life-threatening heart attack shortly after changing her contraceptive pill, highlighting potential health risks associated with hormonal contraception.

Feb 12 • 07:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK law firms consider action on behalf of women who developed brain tumours after using contraceptive

UK law firms are exploring legal action for women who developed brain tumours linked to the contraceptive Depo-Provera.

Feb 11 • 20:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Vicente opens registrations for Implanon application drive

The city of São Vicente has opened registrations for a contraceptive application drive for adolescents until February 23.

Feb 9 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See available units for free contraceptive chip application through SUS in Cuiabá

The subdermal contraceptive implant, known as Implanon, is now being offered at 23 Family Health Units in Cuiabá by trained professionals.

Feb 4 • 12:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Life & Tech

Nigeria: Nigerian Women and Contraceptives - Study Finds Big Gaps Between the Haves and the Have-Nots

A study reveals significant disparities in modern contraceptive use among Nigerian women, with wealthier and more educated individuals having greater access compared to their poorer and less educated counterparts.

Feb 4 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cuiabá now offers free contraceptive chip through SUS

Women in Cuiabá can now receive the contraceptive chip for free through the Unified Health System (SUS) at 70 health units starting Monday.

Feb 2 • 13:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Recording with Banasiem a hit of the network. "I laughed at myself"

Former Minister of Finance Marian Banaś joked during an interview after mistakenly quoting a legal principle and mentioning a well-known male contraceptive company instead.

Jan 15 • 18:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

National Health Service: Weight Loss Drug Reduces Contraceptive Effect

The British National Health Service warns that the popular weight loss injection Mounjaro may hinder the effectiveness of contraceptive pills and hormone replacement therapy due to its mechanism of action.

Jan 6 • 09:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

China starts taxing contraception to boost birth rates

China has removed the tax exemption on contraception, implementing a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills starting January 1st to encourage higher birth rates amid declining natality.

Jan 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

China desperately seeks to boost birthrate with taxes on condoms

Since confirming a demographic decline in 2022, China has been struggling to increase its birth rate, now proposing taxes on condoms and contraceptive pills to address this issue.

Jan 2 • 14:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

China Introduces Tax on Condoms and Contraceptive Pills

China has ended a three-decade exemption on contraceptive products by imposing a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills as part of its efforts to combat declining birth rates.

Jan 2 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Staying on contraceptive for too long cost me my teeth - other women need to know

Alexandra Hale claims that long-term use of contraceptive injections resulted in the loss of 14 teeth, urging other women to be aware of the potential dental side effects.

Dec 31 • 08:45 UTC

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