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

Marina Hospital
Marina Hospital

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

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.

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