This handbook provides comprehensive guidance for introducing and mainstreaming emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) as a backup for existing contraceptive methods and as a way of preventing unintended pregnancy following unprotected sex or method failure. The handbook, aimed at reproductive health program managers and policymakers, presents a step-by-step process for introducing ECP that can be adapted to each country’s needs and resources.

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This issue includes news from partners and news from the International Conference on Family Planning held in Kampala in November, 2009. Read the bulletin