The Philippines has received nearly P3.7 million ($66,500) in technical assistance and funding from the United States government to develop digital platforms for family planning.
According to the US Embassy, four developers received support from Villgro Philippines and Duke University Global Health Innovation to help prepare their respective applications for market release.CareGo EMR, which developed an SMS communication system to notify the public about free and available family planning, reproductive, and maternal health services
Edukasyon.ph, which developed a one-stop shop called “Turn You On 2.0” for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education for Filipino Gen Z youth FriendlyCare Foundation, which developed an app called “E-Plano” which provides easy access to family planning methods through digital booking, education, and consultation
Yaka.ph, which is a digital baby book and online community for mothers and families seeking more information on pregnancy and postpartum family planning ‘’We are happy to see the innovation ecosystem in the Philippines starting to engage in family planning and adolescent reproductive health issues,” said US Agency for International Development Philippines Director Michelle Lang-Alli said in a statement on Tuesday.
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