MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, July 29 – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) country representative Ugochi Daniels was impressed by the 1st Reproductive Health Congress held yesterday at the social hall, new capitol complex, here.
In her keynote address, Daniels said she was really impressed by the support given by the Muslim Religious Leaders (MRLs) to the reproductive health program of the province.
“This is the first time in all my visits in the Philippines that I have seen such an active group of MRLs and I truly acknowledged their good work,” she stressed
She said the success of UNFPA support is due to a large part to the difficult role that the MRLs have played.”
She also cited the issuance of the Fatwa (Islamic Ruling) on Family Planning as one concrete example of the important role that MRLs play in the reproductive health program.
The Fatwa has increased the acceptance of family planning methods among Muslim couples so that they can better manage their resources and take care of their needs, she added.
Daniels also acknowledged the efforts of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong, Jr., the municipal mayors, the health workers, Women Health Teams and other stakeholders for holding the first-ever RH congress that according to her only proves their good understanding of the issue.
She likewise urged everyone to continue their work on improving the lives of every family through the implementation of RH program in the province.
Meanwhile, Dr. Alinader Minalang, head of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) said they will continue to push for the RH program in the province with or without the reproductive health bill.
The 1st RH Congress was attended by NCMF Commissioner Raida Maglangit, DOH-ARMM Secretary Dr. Kadil Sinolinding, Jr., UNFPA Assistant Country Representative Florence Tayzon, Amai Pakpak Medical Center Chief-of-Hospital Dr. Amer Saber, provincial board members, municipal mayors and other stakeholders. (Bobby Ilupa/DXSO Radyo ng Bayan Marawi)
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