Text of report in English by state-run North Korean news agency KCNA
Pyongyang, June 18 (KCNA) – A special attention is paid to the reproductive health of people in the DPRK.
The Korean Family Planning & Maternal and Child Health Association, founded on January 25, juche [chuch’e] 79 (1990), is working to solve urgent problems arising in reproductive health.
The association has project sites including family planning clinics and mobile service teams in various provinces.
It undertakes comprehensive services and information, education and communication activities concerning reproductive health including family planning.
In June 1991, the association gained associate membership of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and in November 1995, full membership.
It keeps cooperation with such UN agencies as the World Health Organization and the UN Population Fund, the European Union, governments and non-governmental organizations of various countries.
Originally published by KCNA, Pyongyang, in English 0736 18 Jun 08.
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