title: The implementation of reproductive health programs: experiences, achievements and challenges.
abstract: As a fundamental element of population strategies for international development, reproductive health has received much recognition since the International Conference on Population and Development held in Cairo in 1994. Nevertheless, much remains to be done to improve the understanding of the concept of reproductive health, support reproductive rights, operationalize reproductive healthcare within basic health services and promote a more conducive social, cultural and economic environment, especially for women and girls, to enable the attainment of reproductive health. Collaboration between governments and non-governmental organizations will be crucial and obstetrician-gynecologists have a unique role, through service provision, review of regulatory frameworks, education and advocacy, for the promotion of reproductive health.
authors.affiliation: United Nations Population Fund, New York, NY 10017, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Edouard
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dodd
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bernstein
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics; D010819:Physician's Role; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D018456:Reproductive Medicine; D012737:Sex Factors; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D014932:Women's Health Services