Malawi traditional chief calls for enactment of new abortion law
MZIMBA, Malawi – A senior traditional leader in northern Malawi Inkosi (Chief) Mabilabo Jere has urged the government to enact the proposed Termination of Pregnancy […]
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Malawi struggles to save women from ruptured wombs
In Malawi’s national language, Chichewa, pregnancy is referred to as “pakati” which means “between life and death.” Some antiquated laws in Malawi solidify this negative […]
Unsafe abortions haunt women in Malawi
Severe restriction of abortion does not reduce abortion rates, but instead it just affects the safety of the procedure. JOSEPH MWALE writes in The Nation […]
Archaic laws in Malawi aggravate unsafe abortions, maternal deaths
Unplanned pregnancy! Loss of blood! Loss of uterus! Then unexpected divorce! Bad outcomes of cruel laws. Outdated laws written in 1800s. The nerve-racking story of […]
Gynaecologist sheds light on abortion law reform in Malawi
Renowned Malawian gynaecologist Dr Chisali Mhango sheds light on abortion law history, misconceptions, fears and law reform process in Malawi. Dr Chisali Mhango Abortion is […]
Malawi gets opportune time to enact new abortion law
With over 45 civil society organisations backing the government proposal, Malawi has an opportune time to enact new abortion law, writes BRIAN LIGOMEKA Good tidings! […]
Change law to save women’s lives, says abortion survivor in Malawi
The loss of my uterus during a back-street abortion procedure has inflamed me to call for the enactment of the draft Termination of Pregnancy Bill. […]
CSJNEWS Board Member Rev. Fr. Kalimbe calls for abortion law reform in Malawi
Sexual and Reproductive Health is one of the key focus areas of the Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJNEWS). Guided by four principles that women’s human […]