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USAID canceled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict erupted

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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.

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  • 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
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