The Ministry of Health's 2024 report on induced abortions in New Zealand highlights a distressing trend, with 17,785 abortions performed, showing a 9% increase. Early Medical Abortions dominate, accounting for 67%. The report raises concerns about transparency, increasing late-term abortions, and the psychological impact on families, urging societal reflection on abortion practices.
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Abortions in New Zealand rapidly increasing
In 2023, New Zealand saw a significant increase in abortion rates, with a total of 16,214 pre-born children reported to have been aborted. This marks an increase of 2,050 from 2022. The use of Early Medical Abortion (EMA) contributed to the rise, with 62% of the abortions involving a drug cocktail. Pro-life efforts are crucial to protect mothers and babies.
Abortion numbers rise in first year of new law
Induced abortions in New Zealand have increased in the wake of the passing of the Abortion Legislation Act in March 2020. A total of 13,236 abortions have been recorded by the Ministry of Health for the year 1 January to…