PATH Program

Sexual & Reproductive Health

We work to improve the sexual and reproductive health and well-being of women and girls by harnessing the power of innovation. PATH designs and evaluates products and programs that empower women to take charge of their health and provides evidenced-based approaches to meet the reproductive health needs of current and future generations.

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  1. Woman holds subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC, Sayana Press)
    September 12, 2018

    The power to prevent pregnancy in women’s hands: DMPA-SC injectable contraception

    Women want and need access to a variety of contraceptives to plan, space, and prevent pregnancies. PATH is expanding access and options with DMPA-SC, an all-in-one self-injectable contraceptive that puts women in charge of their reproductive health.

  2. Women holding careHPV self-sampling brush
    July 1, 2018

    Target: elimination of cervical cancer

    Over the past three decades PATH has witnessed dramatic changes in attitudes about cervical cancer control.

  3. A close-up of water being poured into an MSR SE200 Community Chlorine Maker (electrochlorinator) held in one hand.
    June 26, 2018

    We're powered by more than 40 years of partnerships

    At PATH, we connect local innovators and decision-makers with our global network of partners to develop responsive, human-centered solutions to health challenges.

  4. Community health worker holds subcutaneous DMPA device (DMPA-SC, Sayana Press)
    June 18, 2018

    Practical guidance for DMPA-SC introduction and scale-up

    Family planning leaders can draw from an established base of evidence to integrate DMPA-SC in efforts to address unmet need and increase access to contraception through a range of delivery channels.

  5. Three smiling women from Sierra Leone
    June 18, 2018

    DMPA-SC advocacy and communications tools: speaking up for greater contraceptive choice

    Family planning advocates can ensure that a country’s policies and funding promote access to all contraceptive options, so women can make an informed and voluntary choice. The Advocacy Pack for Subcutaneous DMPA was designed for advocates around the globe to help increase access to this new injectable contraceptive option.

  6. A woman self-injects the contraceptive, subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC). PATH/Gabe Bienczycki
    June 18, 2018

    Self-injection best practices: Designing family planning programs that work

    Research in Uganda and elsewhere shows that women can self-administer DMPA-SC safely and effectively, that they like doing so, and that self-injection helps support continued use of injectable contraception.

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