Why contraception is essential health care in humanitarian crises (podcast) Dr. Julia McDonald joins the Humanitarian Lens podcast to explain why contraception is not a political issue in humanitarian contexts, but a vital, lifesaving medical service. Leila Rafei April 23 2026, 9:00am In this episode of the Humanitarian Lens , a podcast by Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), host Chigo Ahunanya speaks with Dr. Julia McDonald, an MSF family medicine physician with experience in Ethiopia , Democratic Republic of Congo , Central African Republic , and Nigeria . Drawing on her field work, Dr. McDonald explains how MSF teams provide patient centered, trauma-informed contraception care in crisis settings. The conversation explores barriers to access, common myths and misinformation, and how MSF prioritizes patient autonomy, confidentiality, and informed choice. Together, they highlight why contraception is not a political issue in humanitarian contexts, but a vital, lifesaving medical service.…