VOICED : ONU: Paises afectados por zika deben dar acceso a aborto

The United Nations has urged countries affected by the Zika virus to provide women with access to contraceptives and authorize abortions. The UN highlights that government requests for couples to avoid pregnancies overlook the realities faced by many women, especially in contexts of sexual violence. Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, including emergency contraceptives, maternal health care, and safe abortion services, should be available. The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to the suspected link between Zika and the alarming rise in microcephaly cases in Latin America.

What did the United Nations urge countries affected by the Zika virus to do?

• Provide women with contraceptive methods and authorize abortions

• Ban all forms of contraception

• Encourage more pregnancies

• Ignore the Zika virus threat

Why do government requests to avoid pregnancies overlook the realities faced by many women?

• They assume all women have access to education

• They ignore the context of sexual violence

• They believe all women want large families

• They think Zika is not a serious threat

What services are included in comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services?

• Only emergency contraceptives

• Maternal health care and safe abortion services

• General health check-ups

• None of the above

What did the World Health Organization declare due to the Zika virus?

• An international health emergency

• A local health warning

• A travel advisory

• A new vaccine development

What congenital malformation is suspected to be linked to the Zika virus?

• Spina bifida

• Cystic fibrosis

• Microcephaly

• Down syndrome