Access to safe and effective contraceptives is vital for reproductive health, yet challenges persist, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)¹. The region experiences over 14 million abortions annually, with nearly half of pregnancies among women aged 15-24¹. High abortion and miscarriage rates contribute to a severe maternal mortality disparity: one in 26 women in SSA dies from maternal complications, compared to one in 9,400 in Europe¹.

Low and middle-income countries account for 99% of global maternal deaths¹. In response, South Africa...