Technical Brief: Knowledge and Use of WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria

The brief presents the results of a survey conducted by MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership, which aimed to assess providers' knowledge, use, and diffusion of the MEC in family planning practice. The survey found that while many respondents were aware of the MEC, there were gaps in its use and availability, particularly in hard copy form. The brief provides recommendations for improving the utilization of the MEC, including ensuring its availability and wider dissemination, training health workers on its importance and use, and integrating it into national policies and guidelines.