Impact of FP2020 Program on High-Risk Pregnancies and Under-Five Mortality in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Analysis Using Demographic and Health Surveys (2013–2023)

Abstract

Findings demonstrate that the FP2020 initiative and increased modern contraceptive use contributed to measurable reductions in maternal and child health risks in the DRC. Expanding access to family planning within universal health coverage (UHC) frameworks could further reduce health inequalities and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).