ADRA Nepal was pleased to co-host the National Workshop Scaling Up High Impact Practices (HIPs) in Family Planning organised by the Family Welfare Division, Department of health Services, Ministry of Health and Population. The two-day national workshop marked a critical milestone in aligning Nepal’s efforts to its FP2030 commitment.  The event, supported by FP2030, FHI360, UNFPA, and USAID provided a platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and strategic planning around High Impact Practices.

The workshop aimed to develop actionable approaches and strategies that would strengthen and accelerate Nepal’s family planning services, particularly for underserved populations.

Commitment

The Secretary, Ministry of Health and Population and Director, Family Welfare Division both shared the government commitment to reaching the targets for 2030. The Secretary recognized the significant achievements made thus far in family planning but emphasized that much work remains to be done. He urged participants to adopt a broader perspective on planning and the various factors influencing it, highlighting the stagnation in contraceptive prevalence rates and the urgent need for continued efforts to meet the national target of 60%.

Key Participants and Stakeholders

The workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including:

• Government representatives
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Academics and researchers
• Donor agencies
• Regional experts
• Medical Administrators and Healthcare service providers.