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Doctors Without Borders Slams Trump’s Contraceptive Destruction, PEPFAR Cuts

7/25/2025

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Doctors Without Borders condemned the Trump administration's decision to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives meant for women in Africa, labeling it a "callous waste." Additionally, the administration's move to terminate the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has saved 26 million lives, raises concerns as it prioritizes trade over vital humanitarian aid.

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Doctors Without Borders condemned the Trump administration's decision to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives meant for women in Africa, labeling it a "callous waste." Additionally, the administration's move to terminate the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has saved 26 million lives, raises concerns as it prioritizes trade over vital humanitarian aid.