Women continue to die from abortion-related complications over two decades after the procedure was legalised. Experts say over-the-counter abortion kits are fuelling unsafe practices.

Arjun Poudel
April 22, 2026

Twenty-nine-year-old Gita Pandey from ward 2 of Bagnaskali Rural Municipality of Palpa district succumbed to complications on Sunday following an abortion.

Pandey had reached the Butwal-based Khatri Nursing Home about two weeks ago for a pregnancy test after her 12-week pregnancy was confirmed. She was told that the fetus was abnormal and was advised to undergo an abortion. She was asked to visit the nursing home last Friday for the procedure.

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