July 6, 2026
By Muchaneta Chimuka

Unsafe abortion cases remain rife among youth and adults in Zimbabwe. The challenges are fuelled by exorbitant medical costs, restrictive legal frameworks, an inadequate network of youth-friendly clinics offering sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, and deep-seated negative attitudes among healthcare providers.

Furthermore, infrastructure barriers, systemic policy hurdles, and a widespread lack of knowledge on how or where to seek safe services exacerbate the situation.

Continued: https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/the-agony-of-women-and-girls-in-accessing-abortion-services-in-zimbabwe/