Expired USAID Contraceptives Stored in Belgium at Significant Monthly Cost
Millions of dollars worth of contraceptives, intended for distribution to low-income nations in Africa, have reportedly expired while in storage. These taxpayer-funded supplies, purchased by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), are currently stored in Belgium. The Trump administration is reportedly incurring tens of thousands of dollars monthly in storage fees for these unusable items, according to a report from USAID's inspector general.
Contraceptive supplies valued at approximately $9.7 million, initially purchased by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) with taxpayer funds, have expired while being held in storage. These supplies were designated for distribution to low-income nations across Africa.
The expired contraceptives are currently stored in Belgium, with the Trump administration reportedly paying tens of thousands of dollars each month for their continued storage. The total value of the expired goods is estimated at $9.7 million.
According to a report from the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) inspector general, these storage costs are being incurred despite the items no longer being usable.
