Maternal mortality: Stakeholders call for abortion laws reform

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

Health

Maternal mortality: Stakeholders call for abortion laws reform

Health stakeholders in Nigeria have called for the reformation of abortion laws to curb unsafe practices and reduce maternal mortality. They argue that current legislation drives women to seek clandestine abortions, leading to many preventable deaths.

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