The U.S. has $12 million worth of contraceptives and HIV-prevention medications in Belgium and the UAE, with a decision to destroy $9.7 million worth of IUDs and birth control implants. Belgium attempted to negotiate alternatives but was unsuccessful. The destruction is part of a government waste reduction plan, which also includes incinerating 500 tons of food aid for children. Most contraceptives have under 70% shelf life remaining, with expiration dates from April 2027 to September 2031.
The U.S. has $12 million worth of contraceptives and HIV-prevention medications in warehouses in Belgium and the UAE, with plans to destroy $9.7 million worth of IUDs and birth control implants.
Belgium sought solutions with the U.S. to prevent the destruction of contraceptives, emphasizing that sexual and reproductive health must not be subject to ideological constraints.
The destruction of contraceptives is part of DOGE's plan to slash government waste, including incinerating 500 tons of food aid for starving children.
Most contraceptives have less than 70% of their shelf life before expiration, with dates confirmed between April 2027 and September 2031.
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