Govt urged to set up post rape care services, emergency contraception, emergency abortions for victims of abuse

Correspondent | Wednesday August 19, 2020 13:22

 

Marina Hospital

Botswana Nurses Union (BONU)'s Gender Office has advised the government to improve quality and access to services such as health-care services including post-rape care, emergency contraception and abortion where legal; immediate and effective police responses, psychological support and counselling; legal advice and protection orders; shelter, telephone hotlines, and social assistance.