DKT Philippines Foundation Conducts Free Bilateral Tubal Ligation in Botolan, Zambales

In a bid to provide wider access to modern family planning options, the DKT Philippines Foundation conducted a two-day Free Bilateral Tubal Ligation program in Botolan, Zambales last March 28 to 29. The initiative, which was supported by the local government of Botolan and the Commission on Population and Development, aimed to provide women with a safe and effective method of permanent contraception.

The program successfully provided services not just to the residents of Botolan but also to members of the indigenous groups. Aetas in the region have limited access to healthcare services and often face difficulties in accessing modern family planning options due to the remoteness of their communities. The initiative aimed to address this issue by bringing the services directly to them.

The Free Bilateral Tubal Ligation program is part of the DKT Philippines Foundation's Service Outreach Distribution Extension project, which seeks to provide modern family planning options to rural areas in the Philippines. The program was conducted by a team of licensed medical professionals who performed the procedure with utmost care and safety protocols.

The local government of Botolan and the Commission on Population and Development lauded the initiative, saying that it is a crucial step towards ensuring that women in rural areas have access to modern family planning options. The initiative is in line with the government's efforts to promote family planning and reproductive health services in the country.

The success of the Free Bilateral Tubal Ligation program in Botolan highlights the importance of providing wider access to modern family planning options, especially in remote and underserved communities. It is hoped that initiatives like this will continue to be implemented in other areas in the Philippines to ensure that every woman has the right to choose and access safe and effective contraception.