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How Africa’s religious leaders are changing sexual health narrative

Various types of contraceptives. Religious leaders are increasingly championing for family planning in developing countries. [File, Standard]

Religious leaders have shunned sexual and reproductive health discussions at the pulpit for decades – a situation that is changing.  

This is as 45 per cent of health services in Sub-Saharan Africa are provided by faith-based organisations.

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