Manipur hosts a workshop to combat unsafe abortions and reduce maternal deaths. Stakeholders call for improved healthcare and awareness to safeguard women’s health
India TodayNE
Aug 29, 2025
Manipur health officials revealed alarming statistics showing unsafe abortion as the third leading cause of maternal deaths in India during a specialised workshop held on August 29. The day-long session on enhancing safe abortion rights and respectful care for marginalised women was jointly organised by the Maternal Health Division of State Health Society, National Health Mission Manipur, and the Institute of Social Research Development (ISRD).
Dr Meena Seram, advisor for Maternal Health, highlighted the severity of the crisis during her keynote address, citing that eight per cent of married women in India die due to unsafe abortion procedures. The statistics paint a troubling picture of healthcare access, with 53 per cent of abortions performed at private hospitals, 23 per cent conducted at home, and 48 per cent carried out by non-registered medical practitioners.
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