Between Survival and Suffering: The Hidden Reality of Family Planning in Angola
Family Planning in Angola: Rights, Risks, and Public Health Accountability A mother of eight shares her story of reproductive health challenges, systemic gaps, and the urgent need to advance SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being. I Just Wanted My Body to Rest” — A Mother’s Testimony from Angola Poverty, maternal loss, and health complications reveal the deeper inequalities surrounding reproductive healthcare access. An investigative report examining women’s health, healthcare access gaps, and the implementation of SDG 3 and SDG 5. Introduction My name is Sofonie Dala, investigative journalist from Angola , and today I address an urgent topic: women’s health . Maternal health complications continue to claim the lives of many women across Africa. Family planning is a fundamental reproductive right. However, when adverse reactions occur without proper follow-up, women’s health can be placed at serious risk. This report aligns with: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being SDG 5 – Gender Equal...


