Funding Cuts Limit Family Planning Access in Uganda
Health workers in Uganda struggle to provide critical family planning services amid aid cuts, leaving many without contraception and facing unintended pregnancies.
When funding for community health programs in Uganda began to dwindle, a dedicated healthcare worker continued to support her patients despite no longer receiving a paycheck. This selfless act highlights the devastating impact that cuts to family planning aid have had on Ugandans, many of whom have lost access to essential contraceptive services.
Contraception Shortages and Unintended Pregnancies
The reduction in family planning funding has resulted in critical shortages of contraceptives, leaving many Ugandans without the means to plan their families. One community health worker, who has continued to check in on her patients despite not being paid, has witnessed firsthand the struggles her community is facing.
Source: NPR
