WHO Expands Contraceptive Options: What the 23 September 2026 Guidance Changes
At a Glance WHO released new guidance on 23 September 2026 to broaden evidence-based contraceptive choices. It supports extended or continuous combined oral contraceptive use, longer implant use and mifepristone as an additional emergency-contraception option. Implementation in India depends on national approval, product availability, programme policy and individual clinical assessment. Geneva, 23 September 2026: The …