Ms Oga said the action could result in thousands of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions on the continent.
Ambali Abdulkabeer
September 15, 2025
A sexual and reproductive health and rights expert, Jessica Oga, has expressed concern over the consequences of President Donald Trump’s incineration of contraceptives and other birth control pills meant for Nigeria and other African countries. Ms Oga said the action could result in thousands of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions on the continent.
“The loss of these contraceptives will directly affect women’s ability to prevent unintended pregnancies,” said Ms Oga in an interview on Sunday. “Estimates suggest that halting the distribution of these commodities could result in over 170,000 unintended pregnancies and tens of thousands of unsafe abortions in Africa alone.”