Experts decry high rate of deaths, injuries from unsafe abortions

By Ojoma Akor
Tue, 5 Nov 2024

Experts in sexual and reproductive health have harped on the need for increased efforts from government and other stakeholders towards tackling the burden of unsafe termination of pregnancies.

They made the call during a media briefing and launch of SHE & Rights Media Initiative [Sexual Health with Equity(SHE) and Rights initiative] in the lead up to Safe Abortion Day 2024.

Continued: https://dailytrust.com/experts-decry-high-rate-of-deaths-injuries-from-unsafe-abortions/

Bangladesh – ‘Restricting access doesn’t stop abortion, increases risks’

The limitations on access not only contribute to unsafe practices but also reinforce the social stigma associated with abortion

Nurul Islam Hasib
05 Oct 2024

Bangladesh currently lacks a comprehensive abortion law, permitting the procedure only in circumstances aimed at saving a woman's life, as outlined in the Bangladesh Penal Code of 1860 (sections 312-316).

Instead, the government offers Menstrual Regulation (MR), a service included in the national family planning program since 1979. MR can be performed by trained midlevel providers within 10 weeks of a missed menstrual period and by a doctor within 12 weeks.

Continued: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/360837/%E2%80%98restricting-access-doesn%E2%80%99t-stop-abortion