Self-managed abortion, or abortion self-care, is when a pregnant person obtains an abortion without supervision by a healthcare professional. Safe abortion self-care requires: Access to accurate information on the dosing, timing, how to manage pain, and when to seek further help; Access to medicines of reliable quality; Confirmation of success, and options for contraception. Abortions, miscarriages and births at home have a […]
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Addressing the Silent Epidemic: Collective Memory and the Path to Global Health Equity
Our collective memory: how we remember – or choose to forget – the history of global health is playing a silent yet powerful role in shaping which issues receive attention and funding. This distorted memory acts as a long-standing epidemic that undermines the effectiveness of today’s health systems. According to a 2024 UN report, […]