U.S. Aid Cuts Leave $11 Million in Birth Control Supplies for Sub-Saharan Africa Stranded
Millions of contraceptives intended for Africa are at risk of expiration due to U.S. government delays and funding cuts.
A former US official and aid worker revealed that the contraceptives, valued at around $11 million, include condoms, birth control pills, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs), which were originally intended to help women in low-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, avoid unplanned pregnancies and protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections like HIV.
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Source: Business Insider Africa (link opens in a new window)
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