Misoprostol & Maternal Mortality: Reproductive Justice in West Africa
Reproductive Justice Seminar Series 2025-26
Misoprostol is recognized by health authorities in Burkina Faso and Senegal as an essential obstetric drug in the fight against maternal mortality. However, access to misoprostol remains unequal and selective. How do we explain the gap between its official status and the reality of unequal access?