Even after a lot of sensitization on the dangers of unsafe abortion, many young girls and women still opt to procure unsafe abortion services. Lack of access to safe abortion services has also made young girls and women seek the services of quacks. The stigma and discrimination that surrounds abortion is hindering young girls and women from accessing safe abortion services. But why are young girls and women still going for unsafe abortion services? Restrictive abortion laws in the country are a major cause for women seeking unsafe abortion services.

Source: Standard Digital June 20, 2016 05:00 UTC