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Why women doctors want abortion covered by NHIF

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A group of women doctors want abortion covered in the universal health care plan rolled out through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

“Abortion and attendant complications are responsible for most maternal deaths and their care should be financed through the new health plan,” says Maryanne Nyamongo, a consultant gynaecologist.

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