An Implementer's Perspective on Vouchers for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
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We found the commentary on vouchers by Menotti and Farrell, published in the September issue of GHSP, thought-provoking and comprehensive. At Marie Stopes International (MSI), every year we deliver half a million voluntary contraception and maternal health services via voucher programs in 8 countries.Wehave directly experienced that “vouchers can be a highly effective tool to increase access to and use of family planning and reproductive health services, especially for special populations including the poor, youth, and postpartum women.” We are writing to share an implementer’s perspective and a few points of differentiation fromMenotti and Farrell.
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