South Australian anti-abortion activist posts image of aborted foetus she claims taken at Townsville hospital

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tory ShepherdFebruary 5, 2026 at 03:28 AM

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Anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe posted an image of what she claims is a 16-week-old aborted foetus on social media, alleging it was taken inside the Butterfly Room of Townsville Hospital, a space for grieving parents. Howe stated a "whistleblower" sent her the image, claiming the foetus, named "Samuel," was "born alive" after an abortion. Townsville Hospital has launched an investigation into a potential privacy breach following the post. The image, according to Howe, was taken inside the hospital. The purpose of Howe's post appears to be to raise awareness and opposition to abortion practices.

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