By Chisomo Kambandanga

Nkhata Bay, September 30, Mana: Nkhata Bay District Hospital Nursing Officer, Khumbo Nyasulu, on Monday said the district has registered 91 unsafe abortion cases from January to August 2024.

Nyasulu who is also Sexual Health Reproductive Services provider added that they recorded 79 cases during similar period in 2023 and the current figures indicate that there has been 15 percent increase, a development which she said is worrisome.

He was speaking during a meeting on addressing post abortion challenges which was organized by Hope for Relief Malawi through My Future My Rights Project which focuses on informing girls and young women the dangers of unsafe abortion.

“Increased number of young girls seeking post abortion care services is due to unplanned pregnancies signifying unprotected sexual activities,” said Nyasulu.

He then said that her office is working with various stakeholders in enhancing sexual reproductive health and family planning services awareness campaigns to address the challenge.

Program Manager for Hope for Relief Malawi, Glory Nyasulu said her organization works with some civil society organizations, young girls and female sex workers and called for well-coordinated efforts in addressing the life threatening development.

"My Future my Rights Project commenced in the district in July 2024 and is expected to wind up in July 2025.