St. Paul Institute for Reproductive Health and Rights

Celebrating Progress in Family Planning: World Vasectomy Day 2025

St. Paul Institute for Reproductive Health and Rights, in collaboration with Ministry of Health, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, MSI Ethiopia, Arbaminch University, and the Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia, has successfully celebrated World Vasectomy Day for the second time in Ethiopia on November 21,2025!

This year, the vibrant city of Arbaminch served as the backdrop for an impactful week of training dedicated to healthcare professionals. Starting five days prior to the event, healthcare professionals engaged in comprehensive theoretical and practical sessions, culminating in a fruitful campaign that emphasized the critical role men play in family planning.

This year’s theme, "Men's Act of Love Towards Their Partners," perfectly encapsulated our mission: to engage men in family planning and raise awareness about its importance.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for making this event a success. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to empower men and women alike in their reproductive health journeys!

Ethiopian Midwives Association and SPIRHR Strengthen Partnership to Advance Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Executive Director and CPD team of the Ethiopian Midwives Association - EMwA visited St. Paul Institute for Reproductive Health and Rights (SPIRHR)’s CPD Center to renew CPD license and explore avenues for deeper collaboration.
During the visit, the EMWA delegation expressed appreciation for SPIRHR’s state-of-the-art training facilities and its ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of health professionals. The organizations discussed practical areas of partnership aimed at improving the quality of midwives’ training, CPD programs, project management, and other areas of mutual interest.
The two organizations agreed on key action points and assigned dedicated professionals to advance the collaboration. As part of the visit, EMwA, which serves as the CPD accreditor for SPIRHR’s CPD Center, officially renewed SPIRHR’s CPD accreditation. EMwA’s Executive Director, Mr. Fekadu, handed over the new license to SPIRHR Director, Prof. Delayehu Bekele.
This renewed partnership marks a significant step toward ensuring quality, consistency, and sustainability in the professional development of Ethiopia’s midwifery and reproductive health workforce.