Binga nurse accused of unlawful pregnancy termination

Pregnancy test kit on a table

A 35‑year‑old nurse, Collia Mweembe, has appeared in the Binga Magistrates Court facing charges of unlawfully terminating his girlfriend’s pregnancy without her consent. Mweembe, who works at Binga District Hospital and lives in Masili under Chief Sinakatenge Siabuwa, is accused of administering pills that allegedly caused a miscarriage.

Allegations before the court

• The complainant, a 31‑year‑old teacher, discovered she was pregnant in August 2025 and informed Mweembe, who initially accepted responsibility.

• Later, he asked her to terminate the pregnancy, but she refused.

• In September, while staying overnight at his house, Mweembe allegedly gave her pills he claimed were for flu symptoms.

• During the night, he is said to have inserted his fingers into her private parts before engaging in sexual intercourse.

• The next morning, she woke up bleeding.

Instead of taking her to the hospital, Mweembe allegedly gave her a pregnancy test, which still showed positive. When she requested medical care, he refused, insisting he would “nurse” her at home.

As her condition worsened, the woman went to the hospital on her own, where staff confirmed she had suffered a miscarriage. Prosecutor Nomila Nkala told the court that Mweembe’s actions directly caused the loss of the pregnancy. Mweembe has not yet entered a plea. He was remanded in custody, with trial scheduled to begin on Monday, 16 February.

The case has sparked discussions among lecturers and students at Morgan Zintec College and Binga District Hospital about professional conduct and the risk of abuse going unreported. Observers say the matter raises serious questions about student and patient safety, as well as oversight of medical professionals in community institutions.

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