Kathmandu, August 16:

Marie Stopes Services (MSS) has launched ‘Feminyl’ female oral contraceptive pills, in its effort to help the government in reducing the maternal mortality rate (MMR).

‘Feminyl’ is internationally-recognised contraceptive pill for birth control and is available in drug stores and other stores in the market.

Feminyl is the second contraceptive that MSS has launched. MSS has been successfully marketing premium dotted condoms JODI and JODI GOLD. MSS also plans to launch other range of contraceptive products like injectables IUD and implants, in future.

Marie Stopes Nepal has been providing family planning and reproductive health services, for the last 13 years. Marie Stopes Nepal also provides safe abortion services through its 49 Marie Stopes Centres, in 35 districts.