Senators request release of family planning funding amid Ebola outbreak in DRC

What happened

Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the Trump administration to release family planning funding and supplies. This funding is intended to support women affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Why it matters

The availability of family planning resources can impact women's health and well-being during health crises.

Who feels this

If you are a parent

Parents may be concerned about the health and safety of their children if their mothers lack access to family planning resources during the Ebola outbreak. The availability of these resources can help ensure healthier pregnancies and reduce the risk of transmission of diseases.

If you are a patient

Patients, particularly women, may be directly affected by the availability of family planning resources during the Ebola outbreak. Access to these resources can play a crucial role in managing reproductive health and ensuring safe healthcare practices in crisis situations.

If you are a small business owner

Small business owners may be indirectly affected as the health of the community impacts workforce availability. If women in the community have better access to family planning and healthcare during the outbreak, it could lead to a healthier workforce and potentially reduce absenteeism.

What does this mean for YOU, specifically?

Ripple builds a profile of your life — your career, your city, your family — and tells you how each story hits it. The analysis above is generic; yours won't be.

Get your Ripple