Experts in reproductive health and childbirth have stepped up their warning to parents about proper child upbringing, which has helped reduce harmful practices, including abortion of unwanted pregnancies.
It has been discovered that many teenage girls have increasingly resorted to abortion due to fear of shaming their parents, engaging in sexual activities before they are mature enough, as well as peer pressure from their friends.
This has led to deaths, according to Dr. Sebadduka Peter, a seasoned obstetrician with 30 years of experience.
In Uganda, 189 out of every 1,000 women die each year while giving birth, and among these are those who have had abortions, including those who experience natural miscarriages.
Dr. Sebadduka has highlighted the dangers of women who attempt to abort using harmful substances such as sticks, salt, thorns, strong herbs, and others.
He says some are brought to hospitals in critical conditions where doctors have no choice but to remove the uterus, while others die outright.
Ugandan law does not permit abortion, except when doctors determine the pregnancy poses a danger to the woman's life; then they are allowed to intervene to save the woman's life.
Joseph Mwebaze from justice for women Uganda says they plan to engage religious and cultural institutions to further guide communities on abortion ambiguities and child care protection .
They were engaging health reporters under the Health Journalist Network Uganda on issues of abortion and post abortion care in Uganda.
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