As part of the strategy to dispel numerous myths, misconceptions and disinformation on the use of family planning products and services, an expert has urged journalists and media practitioners to consistently provide the right information needed to prompt improved uptake of services. Adesola Fanimokun who is the Demand Generation at the The Challenge Initiative (TCI), said the media needed to deliberately discharge the responsibility to disseminate consistent and correct information about family planning which may result in behavioural change among clients, prompting more uptake of products and services. Fanimokun spoke during a two-day Capacity Building and Editorial Workshop on Family Planning Intensification for Stakeholders in Lagos State, organised by DEVCOMS with support from TCI which was held at the AHI Residence, Jibowu, Lagos from August 8 to 9.
Among other objectives of the training is to sensitise journalists with the TCI Family Planning Intensification Phase plan and also increase media visibility on family planning reportage. Among resource persons at the workshop are Dr. Latifatu Adeleye, Lagos State family planning manager; State Health Educator at the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH); Mr Olusegun Isiaih Badejo; Dr.
Mrs Ajoke Sariyu Ashiru, chairman, Interfaith Public Health Advocacy Lagos (IPHAL); Elizabeth Talatu Williams, DNN Media Foundation; among others. According to the demand generation at the TCI, there is a sense of authenticity that people att.