80 women from the Havana informal settlement received contraceptive devices to prevent pregnancies.

The intrauterine device used is a non-permanent method, which means it can be reversed if a woman wants to have children again.

The initiative is the brainchild of a medical doctor, Esperance Luvindao.

Dr. Luvindao believes in bringing healthcare services to those who have limited access; hence, her project primarily focuses on informal settlements.

With high teenage pregnancy rates recorded in Namibia every year, an initiative called "One Step at a Time" has been launched in collaboration with OmniCare and other stakeholders.

The intrauterine device is a small, T-shaped device made of copper that is placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancies.

Dr. Luvindao emphasises that the contraceptive device offers long-lasting and reliable protection against pregnancies.

A medical student, Valeria Chimore, who is assisting on-site with screening the women, expressed her delight in being part of the journey that is changing the lives of women in the informal settlements.

Chimore hopes that with each passing day, she will gain more experience in her profession.

Dr. Luvindao explained that the contraceptive, devices do not have hormonal side effects.