18-08-2014: MSD South Africa and the City of Johannesburg support the National Family Planning Campaign which was launched by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi in February 2014.
On 27 February, the Department of Health (DoH) launched a new sub-dermal contraceptive device which is inserted just underneath the skin on the upper inner arm of the woman and can be effective for a period of three years.
Many nurses across the public health facilities have been trained and are now able to insert the implant without a doctor’s assistance. City of Johannesburg Metropolitan wants to ensure that all its city clinics have trained nurses who can insert the sub-dermal implant. This requires a competency which can only be achieved through proper training.
MSD South Africa supports the City of Joburg and has provided them with training material and expertise to enable the City to achieve its goal. Family planning has an impact on the wellbeing of the women of Johannesburg.
Managing Director for MSD South Africa Kaja Natland said “MSD is committed to contributing to the health of all South Africans. Family planning is very important for the whole nation and women now have a choice of contraceptive to suit their needs. MSD is honoured to be a part of this campaign”
“City of Joburg would like to thank MSD for the training materials which will empower the nurses in our clinics to confidently insert the sub-dermal implant into any woman who wants it free of charge.” said Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development, Councilor Nonceba Molwele
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan has 80 clinics spread across the city. The women of Joburg can access free family planning services regardless of their Socio status. A woman is the cornerstone of the family. Her health and wellbeing is vital to the entire nation and the City of Joburg is doing its bit to ensure a healthy nation.
About Joburg City
The City of Johannesburg Health and Social Development contributes to the provision of primary well-being of Joburg's residents.
The health arm looks to the healthcare to residents and also ensures the availability of safe, quality medication. It runs local clinics, provides education programmes and workshops, supports other healthcare bodies and monitors residents' health.
The social development side provides development and welfare services, including the expanded social package - Siyasizana - that provides support for the poorest residents as well as the Migrants' Helpdesk to assist new arrivals to the city.
About MSD
Today's MSD is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. MSD is a tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., with headquarters in Whitehouse Station, N.J., U.S.A. Through our prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and consumer care and animal health products, we work with customers and operate in more than 140 countries to deliver innovative health solutions. We also demonstrate our commitment to increasing access to healthcare through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships. For more information, visit www.msd.com or www.msd.co.za
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