DKT Mekong and newChoice Cambodia host important event on sexual and reproductive health
DKT Mekong and newCHOICE Cambodia successfully hosted the “Empower Her” seminar, an inspiring and knowledge-packed event aimed at advancing discussions on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Cambodia. This impactful initiative brought together healthcare professionals (HCPs) including doctors and pharmacists to share insights, exchange best practices, and address the unique SRH challenges faced in the region.
DKT Mekong as a comprehensive “One Stop Shop” Solution for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)
With over 30 years of experience, DKT Mekong continues to offer reliable, high-quality information, education, and SRH products, supported by scientific-based information and ethical social marketing practices to support informed, safe choices for Cambodians. In partnership with DKSH Cambodia and MEET HENG (Cambodia) LTD, DKT Mekong provides a comprehensive range of high-quality, registered, and affordable SRH products — from short-term modern contraceptive methods like condoms, innovative oral contraceptive pills (OC) with reduced side effects with added benefits like skincare, and emergency contraception (EC) to long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) such as hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs and implants. Moreover, DKT Mekong provides trusted solutions for safe abortion, miscarriage management, and post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) care through medical abortion products, misoprostol, and manual vacuum aspiration (MVA).
Engaging Sessions on SRH by Experts
The seminar featured a special session led by a renowned Cambodian OBGYN expert, providing a comprehensive overview of SRH topics, including HIV/STI prevention, modern contraception, family planning, and safe abortion. The session also highlighted the critical role of private-sector pharmacists in improving access to SRH information, offering counseling, promoting effective communication with users, and addressing common misconceptions about SRH and modern contraception.
DKT Mekong was highlighted for introducing SRH products designed to be attractive, exciting, and fun—making condoms and contraception both accessible, available, and appealing. Their approach focuses on the emotional and functional benefits of using contraceptives in general, not just their own brands, as part of their broader social mission.
Since 1995, newCHOICE has been a trusted partner in women’s health, endorsed by healthcare professionals and loved by millions of women in Vietnam. Offering safe, and effective contraception along with benefits like menstrual regulation and acne management, newCHOICE provides modern options with minimal side effects, available in both daily oral and emergency contraceptive forms.
Interactive Discussion and Key Insights
The seminar fostered open discussions, addressing SRH misconceptions and regulatory challenges. Experts and participants explored topics like pregnancy myths, the risks of unregulated medications, and the importance of safe, accessible SRH solutions for women.
Providing accurate awareness is essential to dispel these myths and empower individuals to make informed contraceptive choices. Also, concerns about unregulated online medications and the safety of selling registered medical abortion with pills (only with prescriptions) in pharmacies balancing regulatory concerns with the need for safe and accessible SRH solutions for women.
The importance of the seminar was reflected in the experiences of the participants.
Participants praised the seminar for its valuable insights, with one pharmacist noting, “I gained essential knowledge about SRH, which is vital for improving care and awareness in our community.”
Another participant highlighted, “For women seeking comprehensive health benefits, newCHOICE pills offer not only effective contraception but also added advantages like regulating menstrual cycles, reducing acne, and easing menstrual discomfort. It’s a modern solution that supports women’s overall well-being.”
Attendees left equipped with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to empower individuals and communities through accessible and innovative SRH solutions.
DKT Mekong remains committed to empowering individuals and communities through innovative, accessible, and ethical SRH solutions, ensuring informed choices and improved outcomes for all.
DKT International, DKT Mekong’s parent group, founded in 1989, is a non-government, non-profit organization dedicated to addressing critical global health needs through social marketing. Its focus areas include family planning, HIV/STI prevention, and safe abortion. As one of the world’s largest private providers of family planning resources, DKT International manages five of the ten largest global contraceptive social marketing programs, and has offices in over 30 countries, with a reach spanning more than 100 nations. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, safe, and exciting contraceptive solutions to everyone, from different socioeconomic levels, particularly those with the highest need.
This is a sponsored article from DKT Mekong.
