Rp 185b for contraceptives

Rp 185b for contraceptives

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The National Family Planning
Board (BKKBN) has earmarked Rp 185 billion for the procurement of
contraceptives in 2004.

"The funds will be channeled to provinces for the purchase of
the contraceptives that are needed for BKKBN programs," board
deputy chairman Imam Haryadi said in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi,
over the weekend.

He did not elaborate on the BKKBN's programs for 2004.

According to Imam, the funds would be taken from the 2004
state budget and overseas assistance. --Antara