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There's a contraception shortage in Tanzania due to a cut in U.S. family planning aid

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren
Published October 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM MDT

The U.S. supplied the majority of Tanzania's birth control until it was abruptly cut off in 2025. It's unclear how the country will fill the gaps.

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