This article, published on October 7, 2009, discusses the prevalance of illegal abortion cases in Namibia. At one point, Namibia tried to legalize abortion but failed to do so. Since then, unplanned pregnancies have been common, leading to many illegal abortions. The article explains the many people are either unwilling or unable to use contraceptives. Misoprostol is the drug that is commonly used in Namibia for these illegal abortions. This drug was commonly used to treat ulcers. Pharmacists are available in the streets to sell this drug. The cost is somewhere around $14 US dollars per pill.
The article explains the story of a college student in Namibia who bought 5 pills for $113 dollars. She said that she had no complications and that it felt like a really bad menstrual cycle. The drug Misoprostol is also known as Cytotec (used for ulcers) and should only be given to those with a medical doctor prescription. One pharmacist tells that she only sells the pills to people who are referred to her because it is a risky business and she doesn't want to get caught by the police. She stated that she needs the extra money and she believes that she is helping women who need it. She buys the pills in packets of 56 for 50 dollars and sells each for $14, leaving her a tremendous profit. The article goes on to explain the many cases that lead to health problems and death. The bodies of the fetus' are often found by the police force.
One comment from the pharmacist that stuck out to me was, "It's not like we are killing babies, I only sell Cytotec tablets to those whose pregnancy is less than three months to minimise the risk of fatal complications."
This article upsets me. Not only are these women killing a child, but they are also hurting themselves in the process. It was also discussed about legalizing abortion again recently because of all of the deaths and problems that occur in the women who try to do it illegaly. I believe that this is absolutely a horrible and wrong idea. I think that if the people were trying to decrease the problem, they would make contraceptives free and have people teach about the many potential risks to abortion. I also find it sad that so many lives are being destroyed and not even being given a chance to live. The comment by the pharmacist angers me. She does not believe that what she is doing is wrong. These people need to be taught what right and wrong is. She is not helping these women, she is potentially harming them.
References: http://allafrica.com/stories/200910080001.html
The article explains the story of a college student in Namibia who bought 5 pills for $113 dollars. She said that she had no complications and that it felt like a really bad menstrual cycle. The drug Misoprostol is also known as Cytotec (used for ulcers) and should only be given to those with a medical doctor prescription. One pharmacist tells that she only sells the pills to people who are referred to her because it is a risky business and she doesn't want to get caught by the police. She stated that she needs the extra money and she believes that she is helping women who need it. She buys the pills in packets of 56 for 50 dollars and sells each for $14, leaving her a tremendous profit. The article goes on to explain the many cases that lead to health problems and death. The bodies of the fetus' are often found by the police force.
One comment from the pharmacist that stuck out to me was, "It's not like we are killing babies, I only sell Cytotec tablets to those whose pregnancy is less than three months to minimise the risk of fatal complications."
This article upsets me. Not only are these women killing a child, but they are also hurting themselves in the process. It was also discussed about legalizing abortion again recently because of all of the deaths and problems that occur in the women who try to do it illegaly. I believe that this is absolutely a horrible and wrong idea. I think that if the people were trying to decrease the problem, they would make contraceptives free and have people teach about the many potential risks to abortion. I also find it sad that so many lives are being destroyed and not even being given a chance to live. The comment by the pharmacist angers me. She does not believe that what she is doing is wrong. These people need to be taught what right and wrong is. She is not helping these women, she is potentially harming them.
References: http://allafrica.com/stories/200910080001.html
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