Family Medical Point calls for review of Uganda abortion laws
Family Medical Point has called on government to review Uganda’s legal framework on abortion, arguing that restrictions on access to safe abortion services are contributing to preventable deaths and complications among women and girls. Poline Nabwire, head of Programs at Family Medical Point, made the call during a media café
Women call for greater male involvement in family planning to reduce unsafe abortions
Women at Nakiwogo and Guuda landing sites have called for greater involvement of men in family planning decisions, saying male partners often influence whether women use contraceptives and whether they continue with unintended pregnancies. The call was made during discussions on family planning and unintended pregnancies, where participants highlighted limited
