Post-abortion care: A new hope for women in Mafia

Ms Mbuke Elias a nurse holds eequipment at Mafia District Hospital's Gynecology ward where a new post abortion care room has been recently set up to help women with bleeding problems after miscarriage.On her left is her fellow nurse,Ms Martha Mayoti.Both of them underwent the training on Post -Abortion Care recently.PHOTO|SYRIACUS BUGUZI

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  • However, for Ms Mbuke Elias (28), women on the Island are yet to live and enjoy the reality that is in the place’s name, “Mafia.” Reason?—critical shortage of maternal health services on the Island.

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