Event Brief
U.S. senators urge Rubio to fund Ebola family planning
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Summary: Senators Shaheen and Murkowski urged Secretary Rubio to use Ebola response funds for voluntary family planning and UNFPA clinics.
WHO: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski
WHAT: Sent a letter urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take swift action to protect women and infants from Ebola’s impact via voluntary family planning funding and support for UNFPA health clinics.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 11:56 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: They urged action to protect pregnant women and infants from Ebola’s deadly effects, citing catastrophic maternal and fetal risks and exacerbating factors including conflict, displacement, and gender-based violence.
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