1,089 people received information, career guidance, and free contraceptives during the“I Take Care of Myself, you take care of yourself, we take care of each other,”launched by Ipas Bolivia between May 11 and 22, 2026, in the departments of Potosí and Santa Cruz. The initiative sought to expand access to sexual and reproductive health services and facilitate informed decisions about contraceptive use.
The campaign began in the city of Potosí from May 11 to 15, in coordination with the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Hospital, where 399 patients were treated. Subsequently, from May 18 to 22, the initiative took place in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, with 407 consultations at the Bajío del Oriente Municipal Hospital and 283 at the Francés Municipal Hospital. In total, the campaign reached 1,089 people.
During the outreach sessions, evidence-based information and professional guidance on SRH were provided, facilitating free access to a wide variety of contraceptive methods, such as male condoms, quarterly injectables (both conventionally administered and self-administered), subdermal implants, intrauterine devices (copper IUDs/T-shaped IUDs), and combined oral contraceptive pills. These services were open to the general public, with a special focus on adolescents and young people up to age 28, promoting informed decision-making and the full exercise of their sexual and reproductive rights.
“I used to be afraid to use birth control because I didn’t know its benefits or the options available. Today I decided to take care of myself because I want to protect my health and avoid getting pregnant right now, given my financial situation. Getting this information helped me make an informed decision about my body and my future.” Carmen, a patient at the French Municipal Hospital, added.
As part of the campaign, Ipas Bolivia provided participating facilities with medical supplies, instruments, and equipment, including gynecological examination tables, lamps, speculums, subdermal implants, condoms, and birth control pills. In addition, contraceptive methods such as the Sayana Press injectable, subdermal implants, condoms, and birth control pills were distributed, helping to ensure more accessible, timely, and high-quality care for adolescents and young people.
The campaign was made possible through coordinated efforts with the Departmental Health Services (SEDES) of Potosí and Santa Cruz. As part of the follow-up activities, the results of the initiative will be presented to SEDES Santa Cruz on June 2, 2026.