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Which state has become the India’s first state to launch free injectable contraceptive for women?

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Which state has become the India’s first state to launch free injectable contraceptive for women?
posted Jul 13, 2017 by Sania N

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Maharashtra was the first Indian state to provide women an injectable contraceptive for free. The state’s public health department launched a programme “Antara” on July 10, 2017. The programme will be launched in 23 district hospitals, 20 medical colleges and 12 women’s hospitals. The new method under government-funded contraceptives, called Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.

answer Jul 18, 2017 by Rajesh Jk
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