The East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) member countries have been urged to make safe abortion accessible to women because it can significantly contribute to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
IPAS vice-president for Africa Eunice Brookman said nearly 40 women every minute risk their lives and health by undergoing unsafe abortions.
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