In the U.S. global battle against abortion, women in Africa are dying
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
U.S. foreign aid policies restricting abortion-related assistance are creating significant public health challenges across African nations. These restrictions limit access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services, including family planning and maternal care, resulting in increased maternal mortality rates. Medical organizations warn that preventing discussion of abortion options within healthcare systems undermines overall women's health outcomes and disproportionately affects vulnerable populations with limited healthcare resources.
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In the U.S. global battle against abortion, women in Africa are dying
The Trump administration's sweeping new antiabortion-related restrictions on foreign aid has had a chilling effect on abortion access for African women, with increasingly deadly consequences.
