Rape and deaths from unsafe abortion – Malawi’s horrifying injustices
The death of a 16-year-old girl following rape by a Kabaza (motorcycle taxi) operator, as reported by The Daily Times on February 5, 2024, calls […]
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Pregnancy is a death sentence to the poor people, bemoans activist
Maternal mortality burden in Malawi triggers fear and anxiety among poor pregnant women in rural areas, says a reproductive health activist. “Pregnant women in rural […]
Unsafe abortion: The silent driver of Malawi’s maternal mortality
ZOMBA, Malawi Unsafe abortion is among the major drivers of maternal mortality in Malawi, a health worker has said. Currently, 439 women die per every […]
Youth activist says unsafe abortions in Malawi push women and girls to death
Blantyre-based youth activist Kenneth Mtago has described abortion as a complex and deeply troubling issue which is inflicting complications and deaths on women and girls. […]
Activists say Malawi’s proposed abortion law will reduce maternal deaths
The enactment of the Termination of Pregnancy Bill will reduce maternal mortality and help the country progress towards attaining Sustainable Development Goals on health and […]
Sexually-violated minor in Malawi prays to court to access safe abortion
LILONGWE, Malawi A 14-year-old girl (name withheld) is seeking justice in the High Court of Malawi regarding her right to terminate a pregnancy, CSJNEWS […]
Authorities bemoan unsafe abortion surge in northern Malawi
By Manasse Nyirenda Health authorities in northern Malawi’s district of Rumphi have disclosed that many girls and women are inducing unsafe abortions. Rumphi District Health […]
Health authorities in northern Malawi attribute unsafe abortion surge to labour migration
MZIMBA, Malawi Tears rolled down Thandiwe’s eyes when she reflected on how a botched self-induced abortion attempt caused a painful bleeding.“It was important that you […]
Activist bemoans slow progress of Malawi’s abortion law reform
As Malawians continue to debate the enactment of the proposed Termination of Pregnancy Bill, other countries are making progress in abortion law reforms. Commenting on […]
Faith, abortion and women’s choices
Today, we have different denominations, ministries, and sects for various reasons. One of the reasons is that religious scholars interpret sacred texts differently. The differences […]