MPTs Will Deliver Broad Social Impacts to Improve Health, Education, and the Economic Status of Women and Families
MPTs are sexual and reproductive health products in development that can simultaneously prevent unplanned pregnancy, HIV and other STIs. This infographic illustrates the sheer array of health and social benefits of MPTs.
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