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How unsafe abortions contribute to 13% of preventable deaths
The Star
|September 29, 2025
URGENT REFORM NEEDED
AS THE world marks International Safe Abortion Day, an alarm has been raised over the staggering prevalence of unsafe abortions worldwide, urging decisive action to ensure women and girls have access to safe and legal abortion services.
Gynaecologist Dr Koketso Pule, speaking yesterday during an interview on Newsroom Afrika, highlighted the critical risks associated with unsafe abortions, stating that globally, approximately 45% of abortions are performed unsafely.
She stated that this contributes to an estimated 3% of preventable maternal deaths, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
"Unsafe abortions are a significant public health issue," Pule explained.
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