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Russia's Health Ministry Limits Access to Abortions, Contraceptives

7/3/2025

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In Russia, new Health Ministry regulations have drastically limited access to emergency contraceptives and abortion medications like mifepristone, aiming to tackle a demographic crisis. As pharmacies adhere to stringent sales protocols, these vital medications vanish from shelves, and hospital supplies plummet, reaching alarming record lows.

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Story summary

In Russia, new Health Ministry regulations have drastically limited access to emergency contraceptives and abortion medications like mifepristone, aiming to tackle a demographic crisis. As pharmacies adhere to stringent sales protocols, these vital medications vanish from shelves, and hospital supplies plummet, reaching alarming record lows.