Policy Briefs

The population of Malawi is expected to double from 2020 to 2050. Reducing population growth is imperative for Malawi to unlock the benefits of a demographic benefit. Access to and use of contraception in Malawi has increased substantially over the past two decades. In this report, we have assessed the costs and benefits of providing women with postpartum counselling services and free access to contraceptives and transportation. 

Cost-benefit analysis of increasing contraceptive use through post-partum counseling and free, improved access to contraception in Malawi