South Africa’s Department of Health has launched a revolutionary wellness vending machine that provides a variety of wellness products, focusing on contraceptive options. The machine operates through a unique threestep system where callers dial a tollfree number and receive guidance from a healthcare professional on contraceptive options. Once the caller selects a contraceptive, they receive a code to input into the vending machine to access their chosen option. The project aims to empower young girls and women to manage their reproductive health and avoid unplanned pregnancies while eliminating the possibility of judgmental attitudes from healthcare practitioners.
