Breaking the Silence: Abortion Rights in Kenya - BBC Africa Eye documentary
Across the world, debates are raging about access to safe abortion. Complications from unsafe, backstreet procedures are a leading cause of maternal death in developing countries. In Kenya, where almost two-thirds of pregnancies are unintended, unregulated terminations are estimated to claim the lives of over 2,000 women every year.
BBC Africa Eye reporter Linda Ngari investigates a hidden crisis that has led to an estimated seven Kenyan women dying from unsafe abortions every day, with many more facing life-altering complications.
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Filmed, Produced and Directed by ZOE FLOOD
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Production Manager - ADAM LOUKA
Head of Production - NESS BARNETT
Editor - ALEX MALCOLM
Sound Mix - PADDY GARRICK
Logistics - DANIEL KIHARA KIMANI
Second Camera - EDWIN KARIUKI
Producer - SEYI RHODES
Executive Producer - BRIAN WOODS
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JOB GITHAKA
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