The Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board partnered with VIYA Health Nigeria to expand access to a WHO-prequalified contraceptive product [1].
This initiative aims to improve family-planning services across the region by increasing the availability of Medogen SubQ, also known as DMPA-SC. By broadening the distribution of this specific contraceptive, health officials intend to provide more women in Oyo State with reliable reproductive health options.
The partnership was formalized during a stakeholder engagement session held on Aug. 6, 2026 [1]. The meeting took place at the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board office within the State Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan [1].
Medogen SubQ is a subcutaneous injectable contraceptive that has received prequalification from the World Health Organization [2]. This designation indicates that the product meets global standards for quality, safety, and efficacy. The engagement between the state board and VIYA Health Nigeria focuses on the logistics and strategic rollout required to make the product more accessible to the public [2].
Officials from the Primary Healthcare Board and representatives from VIYA Health Nigeria met to discuss the integration of the product into existing state health frameworks [1]. The goal is to ensure that the supply chain can support a wider distribution of the self-injectable contraceptive to primary health centers throughout the state [2].
The move comes as part of a broader effort to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in Oyo State. By focusing on WHO-prequalified products, the board seeks to ensure that patients receive medical supplies that adhere to international health guidelines [1].
“The Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board partnered with VIYA Health Nigeria to expand access to a WHO-prequalified contraceptive product.”
The adoption of WHO-prequalified contraceptives like Medogen SubQ suggests a shift toward standardized, internationally validated reproductive health tools in Nigeria's state-level healthcare. By partnering with a private entity like VIYA Health, Oyo State is leveraging external logistics and supply chain expertise to bridge the gap between global medical standards and local availability in primary health centers.
