WPD: TCI demands political will, multi-sectoral collaborations to address demographic pressures
As population growth continues to deepen with its attendant health and economic burden, The Challenged Initiative, TCI, a non governmental organisation has called for sustained investment in family planning, inclusive policies and multi-sectoral collaborations in Akwa Ibom State to address the issue.
This was contained in a statement tagged, “Population and Health in a Resource-Constrained Economy,” issued by the State Program Manager of TCI, Obasesam Edet, in commemoration of the 2025 World Population Day.
Edet harped on the need for population issues to be mainstreamed into broader development and economic policies in the state.
He said investing in reproductive health and voluntary family planning remained a cost-effective strategy for managing population growth in resource-constrained settings.
He also called for an increase in budgetary allocation and release to health especially, family planning commodities procurement, as well as public-private partnerships in that regard to stem the tide of population growth.
The statement in parts, “While population growth can be a catalyst for economic productivity, if not matched with adequate investment in health systems, education, and social infrastructure, it may exacerbate poverty, increase disease burden, and strain already limited public services.
“A growing population, when left unregulated, places pressure on public health infrastructure, leading to overcrowded health facilities, limited access to maternal and child health services, Poor health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the elderly.
“To mitigate the health implications of population growth in a resource-constrained economy, it is imperative to utilize demographic and health data for resource allocation and program design.
“It requires sustained investments, inclusive policies, and multi-sectoral collaboration to build resilient health systems capable of withstanding demographic pressures. By embracing these principles, governments, donors, and stakeholders can transform the burden of population growth into a driving force for health equity, economic development, and national prosperity.”
WPD: TCI demands political will, multi-sectoral collaborations to address demographic pressures
