Emergency Contraception Still Out of Reach in Rural Honduras

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 12, 2026 · Originally reported June 11, 2026 by Criterio.hn

A forum on emergency contraception in Honduras found that despite a decree mandating free access at public facilities without a prescription, rural women face steep barriers, pharmacies stock the pill inconsistently, and awareness campaigns fall short.

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