Unequal reproductive healthcare services for women with disabilities in health centres

15 July 2024, 1:16 pm

By Annet Nakato

In Uganda, many women with disabilities face significant challenges when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health. They are often ignored or overlooked because they are women and they have disabilities. Society doesn’t always think they should have a say in their own sexual health. Even though there are existing policies in place, the reality is different. Women with disabilities struggle to get the care and attention they deserve because the system is not set up to help them the right way.

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The news feature is supported by Women in News, WAN IFRA, Social Impact Reporting Initiative (SIRI)