105,628 Women Accessed Safe Abortion Services in FY 2082/83
Summary
105,628 women accessed safe abortion services across Nepal in FY 2082/83, with medication-based abortions accounting for most cases. Health officials say expanded legal services have helped reduce maternal mortality and improve reproductive health outcomes.
Key Points
- A total of 105,628 women accessed safe abortion services nationwide in FY 2082/83.
- Medication-based abortion accounted for 71.25 percent of services, while 28.7 percent were surgical.
- Bagmati Province recorded the highest utilization and Karnali Province the lowest.
- The Family Welfare Division marked the 12th National Safe Abortion Service Day and highlighted legal protections and expanded access to reproductive health services.
