Brazil announces family planning programme in 1981.
The Brazilian Minister of Health, Waldyr Arcoverde, announced in December that the government will implement a national family planning program in 1981.  O Globo and Jornal do Brasil, the 2 main national newspapers, report that according to the information given by the Minister, the program will offer all contraceptive methods including male and female sterilizations.  Sterilizations will be provided free-of-charge by INAMPS, the national hospital system.  Contraceptive services are being provided in order to reduce illegal abortions, the practice of which is widespread throughout the country.
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