New research shows that a US Republican policy is increasing rates of abortion by forty percent in 26 African countries. It is a bitter irony that the policy is designed to starve NGOS which offer advice on abortion or help for policymakers in making evidence-based decisions about abortion services. “Decisions made in Washington DC have … [Read more...] about The global gag rule does not stop abortions. It does the opposite.
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US malaria donations saving two million children?
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Have US donations in the campaign to fight malaria been responsible for saving the lives of up to two million children in Africa? Foreign aid often faces the accusation of not being cost efficient, or poorly directed. In many cases there are a lack of follow up studies analysing the impact of the donations. A study published in PLOS Medicine is … [Read more...] about US malaria donations saving two million children?
Trump withdraws from the Paris Agreement – global reaction
Donald Trump has made possibly his most controversial decision yet as President of the United States: withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on climate change. The decision has sparked an uproar from political leaders and the press worldwide - many of them condemning the move. Trump made the announcement on June 1, just days after completing his … [Read more...] about Trump withdraws from the Paris Agreement – global reaction
Mexico City Policy: Putting the US at odds with the EU?
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The London Family Planning summit has reportedly documented $5 billion in pledges to aid family planning services in developing nations, however, will the policies of the Trump administration hinder these efforts? On Tuesday, July 11, World Population Day was observed, with a timely theme: “Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing … [Read more...] about Mexico City Policy: Putting the US at odds with the EU?
Trump to remove critical funds from the CDC?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to reduce funds to numerous government departments has many worried. One primary target of the cuts is the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Attempts were also made to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (often referred to as Obamacare) though a revolt amongst the republican party saw … [Read more...] about Trump to remove critical funds from the CDC?
Donald Trump’s stance on anti-vaccination
Worrying reports have surfaced regarding Trump’s new healthcare secretary and his views on anti-vaccination. Tom Price now heading a department backed by a budget of over $1 trillion USD, is a member of a group that describes mandatory vaccination as “equivalent to human experimentation”. The group itself, the Association of American Physicians and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s stance on anti-vaccination
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