Incidence of syphilis in Romania ( ) Number of cases per 100,000

Physical and Sexual Abuse (%) 1999

Policy Barriers Inadequate resources Inefficient procurement Ineffective targeting Limited access in rural areas Limited sexual education

Improving reproductive health (1) Improve targeting of the public sector FP services and commodities Include low cost contraceptives in the health insurance Train and allow family doctors to provide FP commodities, particularly in rural areas Support the growth of NGOs for wider coverage

Improving reproductive health (2) Promote male as well as female rights to RH services Design RH education programs for female and males –In school –In health centers –In the community Strengthen male component of FP services

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