Resources

The DMPA-SC Resource Library has been developed to provide comprehensive information on the self-injectable contraceptive subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC, brand name Sayana® Press). The site features evidence, country introduction experiences, service delivery and advocacy tools, and more for global- and country-level family planning implementers and decision-makers.It is hosted by the Injectables Access Collaborative, an initiative led by PATH in partnership with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), inSupply Health, Jhpiego, and JSI. The Access Collaborative provides data-driven technical assistance, coordination, resources, and tools to ensure that women and girls have increased access to DMPA-SC and self-injection as part of an expanded range of contraceptive methods, delivered through informed choice programming.For more information, sign up for our mailing lists or contact FPoptions@path.org.

PATH is a leader in adapting health innovations with and for women across systems, populations, and geographies. This brief outlines PATH's vision, approach, and areas of expertise in Sexual and Reproductive Health.

This brief summarizes the experience and capabilities of the PATH Cervical Cancer Team. For decades, PATH has been at the forefront of evidence-based strategies from HPV vaccine research and delivery to cervical cancer screening and treatment to ensure we best meet the needs and realities of these countries for the greatest health impact.

This fact sheet outlines PATH’s role in providing technical assistance to Ethiopia for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs. The PATH HPV vaccine team’s activities are channeled through four primary work streams: Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance application support; program planning and implementation; evaluation; and cervical cancer prevention and control strategies.

Subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC) is a three-month injectable contraceptive that is easy to use and uniquely suited for self-injection. Demonstration and practice injections are a key part of training programs for both health workers and self-injecting clients. Based on lessons learned in five countries, this memo summarizes PATH’s recommendations regarding devices for injection demonstration and practice, injection practice models, and waste disposal.This memo is included as part of PATH's training materials for facility- and community-based family planning providers.For more information, please visit www.path.org/dmpa-sc, sign up for our newsletter or email FPoptions@path.org.