Abortion from St Gianna Molla’s view
Our Executive Director expresses his opinion on civil law and church law on abortion. Click to read full peace https://mwnation.com/abortion-from-st-gianna-mollas-view/
Tragedy in the operating room
Florence Chimenya’s death following a caesarean section at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital has sparked a legal battle over alleged medical negligence. Her family claims she died after surgical cotton was mistakenly left inside her during surgery, leading to severe complications and inadequate follow-up care. The case, now in court, raises urgent questions about the quality…
Advancing Abortion Care: Nyale Institute Presents Key Findings.
On 18th February, 2024, Nyale Institute for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (Nyale Institute) in collaboration with the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR), hosted a dissemination meeting in Lilongwe to present findings from the Facility Assessment and Readiness Survey on Comprehensive Abortion Care. Supported by the Ministry…
Section 138 and its interesting history of anomalies
The idea of Section 138 is to protect the child Section 138 of the Penal Code, which took effect on 21st February 2023, prohibits adults from having sexual intercourse with children. The law aims to protect the child from harmful sexual conduct. At the same time, the new provision prevents children who are peers from…
The remarkable uncertainties surrounding Section 138
Introduction Our previous blog articles explained the challenges surrounding the new Section 138 of the Penal Code. In the meantime, I undertook a little survey to sample the views of a prosecutor and a judicial officer (names and identities withheld). I wanted to find out what they think about the new provision. In this blog…
Legal and safe abortion for the vulnerable girl
Abortion is provided to save life according to the approved Ministry of Health guidelines In Malawi, health providers are empowered to provide abortion care when the pregnancy risks the girl or woman’s life. The Ministry of Health clearly explains this position in the Standards and Guidelines for Post Abortion Care (PAC Guidelines). In Chapter 1 of the…
Girl Takes the Hospital Director of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital to Court
What happened? In this case, a 15-year-old girl CM needed a legal abortion following getting pregnant in December 2020, after a sexually abusive relationship with an older man. Having made her pregnant, the older man abandoned CM. CM’s uncle, who was taking care of her, saw that CM was worried about her future because of…
Advancing sexual and reproductive mental health for adolescents and young people in Africa
I had the privilege to be invited to make a presentation as a panellist during the Health and Wellbeing session at the Youth Pre-STC, under the theme “Youth issues on Sexual and Reproductive Health/Reproductive Rights (SRH & RR) and Mental Health: “Taking stock of what is being done, identifying key priorities moving forward.” The first question I…
Nurturing Progress: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Malawi
Introduction In the heart of southeastern Africa lies Malawi, a landlocked country blessed with natural beauty and a vibrant culture. Despite its charm, Malawi faces significant challenges, particularly in the realm of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This article delves into the multifaceted landscape of SRHR in Malawi, exploring the current state of…