What are some examples of supportive government laws and regulations?
A. Examples of supportive government laws and regulations include lowering subsides on imported supplies, putting contraceptives on the essential medicines list, and allowing a range of providers (with appropriate training) to perform procedures. [USAID Health Policy Initiative] Case Study Zambia’s Family Planning Policy Framework Improves Service Delivery and Expands Access In Zambia the government gave family planning programs minimal support until the late 1980s. Attitudes towards family planning began to change at that time, following the establishment of a new government and the development of a new national population policy in 1989. This policy recognized the effects of rapid population growth and the need to incorporate population concerns into the national development and planning process. The policy also stated that family planning is good for the welfare of the mother and the child. It also declared that information and access to services are a fundamental human right. This
