[PHOTO: AFP]Kenya's reproductive health programmes dependent on donor funding will be among casualties of a policy shift by US President Donald Trump. In a move that could spell disaster for maternal health programmes in Kenya, Trump has reinstated the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits funding for reproductive health programmes. Ironically, the law only applies to organisations working in other countries, leaving the US and its abortion laws intact. "The Global Gag Rule does not just stop funding for organisations offering abortion services but also stops information on sexuality," notes Ms Opondo. The Bill seeks to facilitate the provision of adolescent–friendly reproductive health and sexual health information and education.

Source: Standard Digital January 24, 2017 21:00 UTC