Improving access to safe abortion

20.09.2018
FIGO - International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Unsafe abortion continues to be a major public health problem. An estimated 25 million abortions are performed unsafely each year, resulting in the death of an estimated 47,000 women and an additional five million are hospitalised due to complications.

To thoroughly understand the differing national views on abortion, and the capacity of ten FIGO national member societies, this year FIGO, with our partners KIT Royal Tropical Institute, have undertaken a comprehensive needs assessment.

Continued: https://www.figo.org/news/improving-access-safe-abortion-0016062