Inaccessible sexual and reproductive health care continues to be a major obstacle to women's health and a violation of their rights.1 Access to comprehensive abortion care—comprising induced abortion and post-abortion care, including contraceptive services2—is fundamental to avert preventable maternal mortality and morbidity.1,3 In east Africa, abortion rates have not declined since 1990 and about 2·7 million abortions are estimated to occur annually in this region.4 The vast majority of these abortions are unsafe, making them a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity.
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