Why abortion and contraception are essential healthcare
Amnesty International
22 April 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is stretching healthcare systems around the world to breaking point. As a result, many people are finding it harder than ever to access abortion and contraception.
A health crisis on this scale means governments are having to make difficult decisions about where to target limited health resources. Already, in some countries, including Nepal and South Africa, providers of abortion and contraception have been forced to reduce or suspend their services.
Continued: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/04/abortion-contraception-essential/