Gynaecologists call for safe abortion as part of essential health package for women
By DAVID MAFABI | PML Daily Senior Staff Writer
Posted on October 3, 2019
KAMPALA – “When the doctor told me that we needed to discuss the results of my pregnancy test, I already knew I was pregnant; because I was just recovering from rape,”
Oliver tested for pregnancy and the result was positive. It was hard for her to accept the news, since she saw this as an end to her dream of becoming a teacher.
Uganda to conduct a study on abortion rates
Findings will highlight deficiencies in safe abortion and post-abortion care services.
By Carol Natukunda
3rd August 2018
KAMPALA - Uganda is participating in cross-country studies on abortion and post-abortion care in Africa and Asia. Researchers seek to find out women’s knowledge of abortion methods and sources, the incidence of induced abortion, how women terminate pregnancies, and the extent of unsafe abortion.
In addition to direct questions on abortion, the female survey module includes questions about the respondents’ two closest friends and their experiences with abortion.
Continued: https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1482722/uganda-conduct-study-abortion-rates
Allow girls to access to voluntary safe abortion to save lives
By DAVID MAFABI/PML Daily Reporter
Posted on May 27, 2018
SIRONKO: Jane Nakumiza, 17, lives in Nabidoko village in Sironko district and takes care of her nephew. Her mother died almost seven years ago following complications from a botched abortion.
She had reportedly become pregnant in a terrible gang rape during the ‘Kadodi’ dancing procession at night.
“She told us that she saw five men rape her and then she lost consciousness. She was just quiet most of the time after the rape; she didn’t want the baby and tried to abort two times, “says Nakumiza.
Continued: http://www.pmldaily.com/features/health/2018/05/87520483.html
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