Access to Medicine Initiative

Every year, 218 million women wanting to avoid pregnancy do not use any modern method of contraception. Meeting all needs for contraception would avert 76 million unwanted pregnancies in low and middle-income countries. Multiple case studies show that addressing stockouts of contraceptives and other essential medicines can increase uptake by up to 48% in low-income countries.

The Access to Medicines Initiative is committed to reducing maternal mortality and supporting women's autonomy by ensuring the availability of contraceptives in public health facilities.