U.S. President Donald Trump's administration canceled a major contract to supply emergency kits for rape survivors in Congo as violence surged in the east this year, leaving thousands without access to life-saving medication, the United Nations and aid groups said.
BreakdownGenerated by LeadStory AI
- USAID canceled a contract to supply 100,000 post-rape kits to Congo as violence escalated. 14s
- Health centers in eastern Congo are left without vital provisions for rape survivors. 27s
- Only 13% of survivors requesting help receive HIV prevention medication within the recommended timeframe. 2m 2s
- Aid groups are seeking $35 million from donors to cover the loss of funding. 2m 31s
- The UN warns of increased deaths, unwanted pregnancies, and the spread of HIV due to the cancellation. 2m 59s