The president of the Senate Dr. Jean Damascene Ntawukuriryayo has this morning at Muhima Hospital in Kigali called for increased efforts to restrain population growth in Rwanda.
Ntawukuriryayo was speaking at the handover ceremony of the baby kits to the parents of the symbolic seven billionth children born at the hospital.
Senate president challenged medical practitioners to lead the campaign against the cultural beliefs that encourage couples to have a large number of children by championing and sensitizing on family planning methods.
While at the event Ntawukuriryayo also explained that having a manageable and small family will help improve living conditions for the population.
The world today clicked seven billion people, 12 years after hitting six billion in 1999. In Rwanda the population is nearing 11 million.
This year’s State of the World Population report, People and Possibilities in the World of 7 Billion, looks at the dynamics behind the numbers.
It explains the trends that are defining the world of 7 billion and documents actions that people in vastly different countries and circumstances are taking in their own communities to make the most of the world.
The report also makes the case for sound planning and investing in people.
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