DKT International Nigeria launches Avibela to expand women’s reproductive health options

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

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DKT International Nigeria has launched Avibela, a long-acting hormonal intrauterine device (IUD), to expand women's reproductive health options. This launch marks a significant step forward in expanding access to family planning services in Nigeria.

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