
Women in North West (NW) and Gauteng Province (GP) are expressing concerns over shortages of birth control methods, particularly injectables and implants, which has led to fears of unplanned pregnancies. Reports indicate that these shortages are affecting access to essential reproductive health services in these regions, according to Health-e News.
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