Gates Foundation Launches World’s First 8-Year Contraceptive in Kenya

The Gates Foundation is introducing a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) in Kenya that prevents pregnancy for up to eight years, the longest-acting contraceptive ever developed globally. This innovation is part of a Ksh324 billion ($2.5 billion) commitment to expand affordable and accessible women’s health solutions, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Global Rollout Targets Kenya, … Continue reading Gates Foundation Launches World’s First 8-Year Contraceptive in Kenya