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WHO: Countries should re-examine birth control, abortion bans

By Robert King
Published May 23, 2016 8:13pm ET
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WHO: Countries should re-examine birth control, abortion bans
"Zika reveals an extreme consequence of the failure to provide universal access to sexual and family planning services," said outgoing WHO Director Dr. Margaret Chan. (AP Photo/Raphael Satter) | Raphael Satter

The head of the World Health Organization said Monday that the Zika virus shows the folly of banning abortion or birth control.

Outgoing WHO Director Dr. Margaret Chan addressed the health body’s general assembly on the Zika virus and other health issues facing the world.

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