Urals Chief Pediatrician Proposes Mandatory Ex-Husband Consent for Abortions

The chief pediatrician of the Urals has proposed requiring women to obtain permission from their ex-husbands before undergoing abortions, a move that would significantly restrict reproductive rights. The proposal follows her controversial tenure as a regional minister, where she cut baby food distribution and was accused of dismantling healthcare in Perm Krai. The initiative signals a potential shift in Russian reproductive policy, though its implementation remains uncertain.

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