Uganda – Family Medical Point Session at Nakiwogo Highlights Myths Fueling Unintended Pregnancies, Unsafe Abortions

By Kenneth Kazibwe
Monday, July 6, 2026

Women at Nakiwogo Landing Site have opened up about the difficult challenges pushing some of them into unsafe abortions, during a community musawo health outreach conducted by Family Medical Point. The session created a safe space where women shared personal experiences around unintended pregnancies, limited access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information, and the pressures that often lead them to seek unsafe abortion methods.

Many participants admitted that their decisions on family planning were shaped by myths and misconceptions, with some relying on informal information networks rather than verified medical guidance.

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