Nairobi: Healthy People, a Healthy City Planning for better quality of life Photo by kidcreole80
Population Nairobi’s population is growing quickly Nairobi’s population is projected to be almost 7 million in 2030 if population growth continues at its current rate of 4 % per year
Poor housing Photo by Carlos Fernandez Poor Housing 2 out of every 10 people live below the poverty line 7 out of 10 live in slums
Photo by Carlos Fernandez Overstretched public facilities
Photo by Carlos Fernandez Nairobi Traffic! 30 years ago Today
Official statistics tell us that Kenya’s unemployment rate stands at 40%, with youth unemployment even higher Photo by computerwhiz417 Unemployment
Food Insecurity Availability Access Use
Insufficient Water Supply and Poor Sanitation
Low quality of education Congestion in Schools
Photo by Gates Foundation Family Planning and Quality of Life
Health Benefits of Family Planning Family planning Fewer high-risk births Fewer maternal & child deaths
Photo by Gates Foundation Family planning saves lives Reduces cases of abortion Better health for families Manages population growth FP improves quality of life
Photo by Gates Foundation Higher Incomes and wealthier Families Better-Educated Children Enhances women empowerment Improved economic security Family Planning Enhances Socio- Economic Welfare
Photo by Gates Foundation Healthier family - healthier workforce Environment - averts climate changes due to deforestation Development - better economic empowerment Family Planning Enhances other sectors
Photo by Gates Foundation Increase funding for Family planning Increase assigned human resources Allocate budget for RH/FP activities at Council/County level Call for Action: Increase resources for family planning
Strengthen public- private partnership Ensure availability of FP supplies Improve youth- friendly services Increase access to Family planning services
Speak out about family planning Mobilize the public to access family planning services Advocate for family planning to other leaders Promote family planning
Family Planning for quality life!