South Africa: Illicit Birth Control Pills May Be Harmful

Authorities have warned the public against using illicit birth control pills, as they might be harmful.

Department of Health spokesperson Joe Maila said on Monday that people should not buy medication "off the street" as no one could guarantee that it was safe to take them.

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