Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a fundamental element of universal human rights and aims to achieve the highest possible standard of physical and mental health. To achieve the ultimate goal that all are healthy individuals living in a healthy society, Sexual and Reproductive Health needs, issues and problems need to be scientifically and ethically considered and addressed.
It is increasingly being recognized that Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a major public health need in all communities, including those facing emergency situations.
Pertinent to this is the need for a better communication and knowledge sharing driven by scientific standards and evidence-based practice in Sexual and Reproductive health. The healthcare workers including physicians, nurses, midwives, public health practitioners and others should be adequately knowledgeable in sexual and reproductive health management practices to make a difference at an individual and a larger societal level. It includes developing a scientific approach to public health awareness and social empowerment related to maternal and neonatal health,contraceptive standards, family planning policies and programs, adolescent health, sexually transmitted infections, infertility issues, safe childbearing, reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, male sexual health, socioeconomic aspects of human fertility, approach towards dispelling myths and superstitions, international reproductive policies, etc.