Over 1.4 million women and girls in Africa may lose access to essential contraceptives valued at $10 million due to US plans to destroy a stockpile stored in Belgium. The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) has condemned the destruction and attempted to purchase the stock, which was originally meant for lower-income countries. The closure of USAID has led to significant funding cuts affecting reproductive health services in countries like Tanzania and Kenya, resulting in shortages and increased unintended pregnancies. Political opposition in Europe is growing, with calls for intervention to prevent the destruction of these supplies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)