With an estimated 2,600 women dying each year from unsafe abortions, the need for confidential, accessible, and non-judgmental services is a matter of life and death.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
By Mercy Chelangat
Kenyan women and girls are increasingly turning to hotlines for guidance on how to safely perform self-managed abortions using medication, a new study has revealed.
Published in the African Journal of Reproductive Health, the study, titled “'Of course I would tell a friend about self-management with pills', reveals how hotline counselors provide crucial information on various aspects of medication abortion. Callers learn about how to take the pills, what to expect, potential side effects, and when to seek medical attention for complications.