In Kenya, abortion is legal in certain circumstances, such as when a woman’s health is in danger. But what counts as a threat to health is widely debated. Some doctors perform abortions due to risks to mental health, but most public hospitals do not offer the procedure. Women are left with a choice: pay for a private clinic or resort to unsafe, illegal methods.
Stigma and unclear laws push women toward unsafe abortions in Kenya
In Kenya, abortion is legal in certain circumstances, such as when a woman’s health is in danger. But what counts as a threat to health is widely debated. Some doctors perform abortions due to risks to mental health, but most public hospitals do not offer the procedure. Women are left with a choice: pay for a private clinic or resort to unsafe, illegal methods.
