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Read more WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Grounds-based approaches to restricting access to abortion should be revised in favour of making abortion available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends against laws and other regulations that restrict abortion by grounds. The guideline recommends abortion be available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person.
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Foetal impairment |
Rape |
Incest |
Intellectual or cognitive disability of the woman |
Mental health |
Physical health |
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Economic or social reasonsNo Related documents:WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Health grounds shall reflect WHO’s definitions of health, which entails a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Abortion Care Guideline § 2.2.2.
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Foetal impairmentNo Related documents:WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Grounds-based approaches to restricting access to abortion should be revised in favour of making abortion available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends against laws and other regulations that restrict abortion by grounds. The guideline recommends abortion be available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person.
Additional notesAbortion is permitted when the embryo or fetus has an acquired or genetic congenital pathology, incompatible with independent extrauterine life, in any case of a lethal nature. Related documents: |
RapeYes Gestational limit
In the case of a girl under the age of 14, the gestational limit is fourteen weeks. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Grounds-based approaches to restricting access to abortion should be revised in favour of making abortion available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends against laws and other regulations that restrict abortion by grounds. The guideline recommends abortion be available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person.
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women, including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer social inequities. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.7.
Additional notesThe rape ground extends to any pregnancy where the woman or girl became pregnant without her consent. The main characteristic in such cases of a sexual act without consent is coercion, and cases may relate to the use of varying degrees of force, psychological intimidation, extortion, threats, deception, or conditions in which a woman cannot transmit or express her will. |
WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Grounds-based approaches to restricting access to abortion should be revised in favour of making abortion available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends against laws and other regulations that restrict abortion by grounds. The guideline recommends abortion be available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person.
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Intellectual or cognitive disability of the womanNo Related documents: |
Mental healthNo Related documents:WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Health grounds shall reflect WHO’s definitions of health, which entails a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Abortion Care Guideline § 2.2.2.
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Physical healthNo Related documents:WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Health grounds shall reflect WHO’s definitions of health, which entails a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Abortion Care Guideline § 2.2.2.
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WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Health grounds shall reflect WHO’s definitions of health, which entails a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Abortion Care Guideline § 2.2.2.
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LifeYes Gestational limit
WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Grounds-based approaches to restricting access to abortion should be revised in favour of making abortion available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends against laws and other regulations that restrict abortion by grounds. The guideline recommends abortion be available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person.
Laws or policies that impose time limits on the length of pregnancy may have negative consequences for women, including forcing them to seek clandestine abortions and suffer social inequities. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.7.
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OtherThe embryo or fetus has an acquired or genetic congenital pathology, incompatible with independent extrauterine life, in any case of a lethal nature. No gestational limit is specified. Related documents:Additional notesNo gestational limit is specified. |
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Authorization in specially licensed facilities only |
Judicial authorization for minors |
Judicial authorization in cases of rape |
Police report required in case of rape |
Parental consent required for minors |
Spousal consent |
Ultrasound images or listen to foetal heartbeat required |
Compulsory counselling |
Compulsory waiting period |
Mandatory HIV screening test |
Other mandatory STI screening tests |
Prohibition of sex-selective abortion |
Restrictions on information provided to the public |
Restrictions on methods to detect sex of the foetus |
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Authorization of health professional(s)Yes Number and cadre of health-care professional authorizations required
Authorisations are required in cases where the embryo or fetus has an acquired or genetic congenital pathology, incompatible with independent extrauterine life, in any case of a lethal nature. Non-obstetric pathologies that gave rise to the cause should be diagnosed in conjunction with the corresponding specialist (internist, cardiologist, oncologist, etc.) and evaluated together with the obstetrician-gynecologist. In the case of pregnancy arising from rape, a health team is convened, specially constituted for these purposes, which must confirm the concurrence of the facts. This is not necessary in the case of minors under the age of 14 years because rape can be assumed by legal definition. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Third-party authorization requirements are incompatible with international human rights law, which provides that States may not restrict women’s access to health services on the ground that they do not have the authorization of husbands, partners, parents or health authorities, because they are unmarried, or because they are women. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends that abortion be available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person without the authorization of any other individual, body or institution. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.2.
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![]() Authorization in specially licensed facilities onlyNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. To establish an enabling environment, there is a need for abortion care to be integrated into the health system across all levels (including primary, secondary and tertiary) – and supported in the community – to allow for expansion of health worker roles, including self-management approaches. To ensure both access to abortion and achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), abortion must be centred within primary health care (PHC), which itself is fully integrated within the health system, facilitating referral pathways for higher-level care when needed. Abortion Care Guideline § 1.4.1.
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![]() Judicial authorization for minorsNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends that abortion be available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person without the authorization of any other individual, body or institution. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.2.
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![]() Judicial authorization in cases of rapeNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. There shall be no procedural requirements to “prove” or “establish” satisfaction of grounds, such as requiring judicial orders or police reports in cases of rape or sexual assault (for sources to support this information). These restrictions subject the individual to unnecessary trauma, may put them at increased risk from the perpetrator, and may cause women to resort to unsafe abortion.
Additional notesA health team especially formed for this purpose will confirm the concurrence of the facts that constitute this ground and the gestational age, informing in writing the woman or her legal representative, and the head of the hospital establishment or private clinic where the interruption is requested. In cases in which the applicant is a girl or adolescent under 18 years of age, the heads of hospital establishments or private clinics in which the interruption of pregnancy is requested will proceed in accordance with articles 369 of the Penal Code, and 175 (d), and 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. They must also notify the National Service for Minors. Once the crime of rape has been denounced, the heads of hospital establishments or private clinics must inform the Public Ministry of this crime, so that it can investigate ex officio the person or persons responsible. Related documents: |
![]() Police report required in case of rapeNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. There shall be no procedural requirements to “prove” or “establish” satisfaction of grounds, such as requiring judicial orders or police reports in cases of rape or sexual assault (for sources to support this information). These restrictions subject the individual to unnecessary trauma, may put them at increased risk from the perpetrator, and may cause women to resort to unsafe abortion.
Additional notesA health team especially formed for this purpose will confirm the concurrence of the facts that constitute this ground and the gestational age, informing in writing the woman or her legal representative, and the head of the hospital establishment or private clinic where the interruption is requested. In cases in which the applicant is a girl or adolescent under 18 years of age, the heads of hospital establishments or private clinics in which the interruption of pregnancy is requested will proceed in accordance with articles 369 of the Penal Code, and 175 (d), and 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. They must also notify the National Service for Minors. Once the crime of rape has been denounced, the heads of hospital establishments or private clinics must inform the Public Ministry of this crime, so that it can investigate ex officio the person or persons responsible. Related documents: |
Parental consent required for minorsYes Can another adult consent in place of a parent?Yes Girls under the age of 14 years require the authorisation of one of their legal representatives. Where this authorisation is lacking because of the legal representative’s unwillingness or inability to provide it, the girl, with the support of a member of the health team, may request the intervention of a judge to establish the existence of one of the legal grounds. The court will resolve the request for termination of pregnancy without trial and verbally, no later than forty-eight hours after the submission of the application, with the background provided by the health team, hearing the girl and the legal representative who has denied the authorization and, if considered appropriate, the assisting member of the health team. When in the judgment of the doctor (provided in writing) there is evidence that requesting the authorization of the legal representative could put the girl at a serious risk of physical or psychological abuse, coercion, abandonment, uprooting or other actions or omissions that violate her integrity, a substitute judicial authorization will be requested. No opposition to such a request from third parties other than the legal representative who has denied the authorization is permitted. For adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18 years, the legal representative will be informed of the girl’s wish to terminate pregnancy. If the adolescent has more than one, only the one she indicates will be informed. In certain circumstances this requirement does not obtain. Age where consent not needed
WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. While parental or partner involvement in abortion decision-making can support and assist women, girls or other pregnant persons, this must be based on the values and preferences of the person availing of abortion and not imposed by third-party authorization requirements. Third-party authorization requirements are incompatible with international human rights law, which provides that States may not restrict women’s access to health services on the ground that they do not have the authorization of husbands, partners, parents or health authorities, because they are unmarried, or because they are women. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends that abortion be available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person without the authorization of any other individual, body or institution. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.2.
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![]() Spousal consentNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. While parental or partner involvement in abortion decision-making can support and assist women, girls or other pregnant persons, this must be based on the values and preferences of the person availing of abortion and not imposed by third-party authorization requirements. Third-party authorization requirements are incompatible with international human rights law, which provides that States may not restrict women’s access to health services on the ground that they do not have the authorization of husbands, partners, parents or health authorities, because they are unmarried, or because they are women. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends that abortion be available on the request of the woman, girl or other pregnant person without the authorization of any other individual, body or institution. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.2.
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![]() Ultrasound images or listen to foetal heartbeat requiredNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. The right to refuse information, including the right to refuse viewing ultrasound images, must be respected. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends against the use of ultrasound scanning as a prerequisite for providing abortion services for both medical and surgical abortion. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.5.
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Compulsory counsellingYes WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. While counselling should be made available and accessible, it should always be voluntary for women to choose whether or not they want to receive it. The right to refuse counselling when offered must be respected. Where provided, counselling must be available to individuals in a way that respects privacy and confidentiality.
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![]() Compulsory waiting periodNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Mandatory waiting periods delay access to abortion, sometimes to the extent that women’s access to abortion or choice of abortion method is restricted. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends against mandatory waiting periods for abortion. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.1.
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![]() Mandatory HIV screening testNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Regulatory, policy and programmatic barriers – as well as barriers in practice – that hinder access to and timely provision of quality abortion care should be removed. Abortion Care Guideline § Box 2.1.
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![]() Other mandatory STI screening testsNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Regulatory, policy and programmatic barriers – as well as barriers in practice – that hinder access to and timely provision of quality abortion care should be removed. Abortion Care Guideline § Box 2.1.
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![]() Prohibition of sex-selective abortionNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. In situations where abortion is restricted for sex selection purposes, terminating a pregnancy for this reason is likely to involve an unsafe procedure carrying high risks. Any policies or guidelines on the use of technology in obstetric and fetal medicine should take into account the need to ensure women’s access to safe abortion and other services - efforts to manage or limit sex selection should also not hamper or limit access to safe abortion services. Preventing gender-biased sex selection: an interagency statement.
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Restrictions on information provided to the publicYes Related documents:List of restrictionsAdvertising about the offer of centers, establishments or services, or of means, technical benefits or procedures for the practice of the interruption of pregnancy is strictly prohibited. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Dissemination of misinformation, withholding of information and censorship should be prohibited.
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![]() Restrictions on methods to detect sex of the foetusNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information. Prenatal tests and other medical diagnostic services cannot legally be refused because the woman may decide to terminate her pregnancy. Safe Abortion Guidelines § 4.2.1.4.
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OtherIn the case of people with sensory disabilities, whether visual or auditory, as well as in the case of people with mental, psychic or intellectual disabilities, who have not been declared interdicted and who cannot make themselves understood in writing, alternative means will be available. of communication to give their consent, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 20,422 and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. If the woman has been judicially declared interdicted due to insanity, the authorization of their legal representative must be obtained, and their opinion must always be taken into consideration, unless their incapacity prevents it from being known. Related documents: |
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Methods allowed |
Country recognized approval (mifepristone / mife-misoprostol) |
Country recognized approval (misoprostol) |
Where can abortion services be provided |
National guidelines for post-abortion care |
Where can post abortion care services be provided |
Contraception included in post-abortion care |
Insurance to offset end user costs |
Who can provide abortion services |
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National guidelines for induced abortionYes, guidelines issued by the government WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. National standards and guidelines for abortion care should be evidence based and periodically updated and should provide the necessary guidance to achieve equal access to comprehensive abortion care. Leadership should also promote evidence-based SRH services according to these standards and guidelines. Abortion Care Guideline § 1.3.3.
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![]() Methods allowedVacuum aspirationYes (14 WEEKS) Dilatation and evacuationYes (12 to 22 WEEKS) Combination mifepristone-misoprostolYes (24 WEEKS) Misoprostol onlyYes (24 WEEKS) Other (where provided)Curettage (not recommended); Induction of labour with Oxytocin or Caesarian section (in the case of risk to the woman's life or foetus' acquired or genetic congenital pathology, incompatible with independent extrauterine life, in any case of a lethal nature) (12 to 22 WEEKS) WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Vacuum aspiration is recommended for surgical abortions at or under 14 weeks to be provided by traditional and complementary medicine professionals, nurses, midwives, associate/advanced associate clinicians, generalist medical practitioners and specialist medical practitioners.
Dilation and evacuation (D&E) is recommended for surgical abortions at or over 14 weeks to be provided by generalist medical practitioners and specialist medical practitioners. Vacuum aspiration can be used during a D&E. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.4.1.
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age). Abortion Care Guideline § 3.4.2.
The Abortion Care Guideline recommends the use of misoprostol alone, with a regime that differs by gestational age. Evidence demonstrates that the use of combination mifepristone plus misoprostol is more effective than misoprostol alone. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.4.2.
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Country recognized approval (mifepristone / mife-misoprostol)Yes Related documents:Pharmacy selling or distributionNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Mifepristone and misoprostol should be listed in relevant national EMLs (NEMLs) or their equivalent and should be included in the relevant clinical care/service delivery guidelines.
Mifepristone and misoprostol should be listed in relevant national EMLs (NEMLs) or their equivalent and should be included in the relevant clinical care/service delivery guidelines.
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Country recognized approval (misoprostol)Yes, for non-gynaecological indications only Misoprostol allowed to be sold or distributed by pharmacies or drug storesNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Mifepristone and misoprostol should be listed in relevant national EMLs (NEMLs) or their equivalent and should be included in the relevant clinical care/service delivery guidelines.
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![]() Where can abortion services be providedWHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Where it is lawful, abortion must be accessible in practice. This requires both ensuring that health-care facilities, commodities and services are accessible (including sufficient providers), and that law and policy on abortion is formulated, interpreted and applied in a way that is compatible with human rights. Abortion Care Guideline § 1.3.1.
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National guidelines for post-abortion careYes, guidelines issued by the government Related documents:WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. National standards and guidelines for abortion care should be evidence based and periodically updated and should provide the necessary guidance to achieve equal access to comprehensive abortion care. Leadership should also promote evidence-based SRH services according to these standards and guidelines. Abortion Care Guideline § 1.3.3.
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![]() Where can post abortion care services be providedPrimary health-care centresNot specified Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesYes The "General Technical Standard" does not exclude the secondary health care level but explicitly states that clinical care is to be provided in the “Services of Obstetrics and Gynecology.” Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified Private health-care centres or clinicsYes NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot specified Other (if applicable)Tertiary level WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends the option of telemedicine as an alternative to in-person interactions with the health worker to deliver medical abortion services in whole or in part. Telemedicine services should include referrals (based on the woman’s location) for medicines (abortion and pain control medicines), any abortion care or post-abortion follow-up required (including for emergency care if needed), and for post-abortion contraceptive services. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.6.1.
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Contraception included in post-abortion careYes WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. All contraceptive options may be considered after an abortion. For individuals undergoing surgical abortion and wishing to use contraception, Abortion Care Guideline recommends the option of initiating the contraception at the time of surgical abortion. For individuals undergoing medical abortion, for those who choose to use hormonal contraception, the Abortion Care Guideline suggests that they be given the option of starting hormonal contraception immediately after the first pill of the medical abortion regimen. For those who choose to have an IUD inserted, Abortion Care Guideline suggests IUD placement at the time that success of the abortion procedure is determined. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.5.4.
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![]() Insurance to offset end user costsNot specifiedWhen there is no explicit reference to an issue covered in the questionnaire in the relevant document(s), this is noted and no interpretation was made. Other (if applicable)
WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Where user fees are charged for abortion, this should be based on careful consideration of ability to pay, and fee waivers should be available for those who are facing financial hardship and adolescent abortion seekers. As far as possible, abortion services and supplies should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans as inability to pay is not an acceptable reason to deny or delay abortion care. Furthermore, having transparent procedures in all health-care facilities can ensure that informal charges are not imposed by staff. Abortion Care Guideline § 1.4.2.
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Who can provide abortion servicesNurseNot specified Midwife/nurse-midwifeNot specified Doctor (specialty not specified)Not specified Specialist doctor, including OB/GYNYes Other (if applicable)Surgeon, health provider WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends against regulation on who can provide and manage abortion that is inconsistent with WHO guidance. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.8.
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![]() Extra facility/provider requirements for delivery of abortion servicesReferral linkages to a higher-level facilityNot specified Availability of a specialist doctor, including OB/GYNNot specified Minimum number of bedsNot specified Other (if applicable)WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. There is no single recommended approach to providing abortion services. The choice of specific health worker(s) (from among the recommended options) or management by the individual themself, and the location of service provision (from among recommended options) will depend on the values and preferences of the woman, girl or other pregnant person, available resources, and the national and local context. A plurality of service-delivery approaches can co-exist within any given context. Given that service-delivery approaches can be diverse, it is important to ensure that for the individual seeking care, the range of service-delivery options taken together will provide access to scientifically accurate, understandable information at all stages; access to quality-assured medicines (including those for pain management); back-up referral support if desired or needed; linkages to an appropriate choice of contraceptive services for those who want post-abortion contraception. Best Practice Statement 49 on service delivery. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.6.1.
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Public sector providersIndividual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes Refusal is not permitted for emergency cases, or for information or counseling provision. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends that access to and continuity of comprehensive abortion care be protected against barriers created by conscientious objection. It is critical that States ensure compliance with regulations and design/organize health systems to ensure access to and continuity of quality abortion care. If it proves impossible to regulate conscientious objection in a way that respects, protects and fulfils abortion seekers’ rights, conscientious objection in abortion provision may become indefensible. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.9.
Additional notesThe following individuals may qualify as conscientious objectors: the surgeon required to interrupt the pregnancy and the rest of the personnel who have a role to play “inside the surgical pavilion during the intervention”. Conscientious objection does not apply to acts of information, diagnosis, taking and reporting of examinations, reassignment, referral, or other acts of preparation or care after the procedure of termination of pregnancy, whether the latter are required regularly in the procedure or required due to complications in the woman's health condition. Anyone who has expressed his or her conscientious objection will maintain their objection in all health care centres where they perform functions, whether these are public or private. If the woman requires immediate and urgent attention in situations in which continuation of pregnancy constitutes a danger to her life or health, the person who has manifested his or her conscientious objection cannot be excused from performing the interruption of pregnancy when there is no other surgeon who can perform the procedure. |
Private sector providersIndividual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes Refusal is not permitted for emergency cases, or for information or counseling provision. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends that access to and continuity of comprehensive abortion care be protected against barriers created by conscientious objection. It is critical that States ensure compliance with regulations and design/organize health systems to ensure access to and continuity of quality abortion care. If it proves impossible to regulate conscientious objection in a way that respects, protects and fulfils abortion seekers’ rights, conscientious objection in abortion provision may become indefensible. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.9.
Additional notesThe following individuals may qualify as conscientious objectors: the surgeon required to interrupt the pregnancy and the rest of the personnel who have a role to play “inside the surgical pavilion during the intervention”. Conscientious objection does not apply to acts of information, diagnosis, taking and reporting of examinations, reassignment, referral, or other acts of preparation or care after the procedure of termination of pregnancy, whether the latter are required regularly in the procedure or required due to complications in the woman's health condition. Anyone who has expressed his or her conscientious objection will maintain their objection in all health care centres where they perform functions, whether these are public or private. If the woman requires immediate and urgent attention in situations in which continuation of pregnancy constitutes a danger to her life or health, the person who has manifested his or her conscientious objection cannot be excused from performing the interruption of pregnancy when there is no other surgeon who can perform the procedure. |
Provider type not specifiedYes Individual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes Refusal is not permitted for emergency cases, or for information or counseling provision. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends that access to and continuity of comprehensive abortion care be protected against barriers created by conscientious objection. It is critical that States ensure compliance with regulations and design/organize health systems to ensure access to and continuity of quality abortion care. If it proves impossible to regulate conscientious objection in a way that respects, protects and fulfils abortion seekers’ rights, conscientious objection in abortion provision may become indefensible. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.9.
Additional notesThe following individuals may qualify as conscientious objectors: the surgeon required to interrupt the pregnancy and the rest of the personnel who have a role to play “inside the surgical pavilion during the intervention”. Conscientious objection does not apply to acts of information, diagnosis, taking and reporting of examinations, reassignment, referral, or other acts of preparation or care after the procedure of termination of pregnancy, whether the latter are required regularly in the procedure or required due to complications in the woman's health condition. Anyone who has expressed his or her conscientious objection will maintain their objection in all health care centres where they perform functions, whether these are public or private. If the woman requires immediate and urgent attention in situations in which continuation of pregnancy constitutes a danger to her life or health, the person who has manifested his or her conscientious objection cannot be excused from performing the interruption of pregnancy when there is no other surgeon who can perform the procedure. |
Neither Type of Provider PermittedIndividual health-care providers who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes Refusal is not permitted for emergency cases, or for information or counseling provision. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. The Abortion Care Guideline recommends that access to and continuity of comprehensive abortion care be protected against barriers created by conscientious objection. It is critical that States ensure compliance with regulations and design/organize health systems to ensure access to and continuity of quality abortion care. If it proves impossible to regulate conscientious objection in a way that respects, protects and fulfils abortion seekers’ rights, conscientious objection in abortion provision may become indefensible. Abortion Care Guideline § 3.3.9.
Additional notesThe following individuals may qualify as conscientious objectors: the surgeon required to interrupt the pregnancy and the rest of the personnel who have a role to play “inside the surgical pavilion during the intervention”. Conscientious objection does not apply to acts of information, diagnosis, taking and reporting of examinations, reassignment, referral, or other acts of preparation or care after the procedure of termination of pregnancy, whether the latter are required regularly in the procedure or required due to complications in the woman's health condition. Anyone who has expressed his or her conscientious objection will maintain their objection in all health care centres where they perform functions, whether these are public or private. If the woman requires immediate and urgent attention in situations in which continuation of pregnancy constitutes a danger to her life or health, the person who has manifested his or her conscientious objection cannot be excused from performing the interruption of pregnancy when there is no other surgeon who can perform the procedure. |
Public facilitiesNo Health-care facilities who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Where it is lawful, abortion must be accessible in practice. This requires both ensuring that health-care facilities, commodities and services are accessible (including sufficient providers), and that law and policy on abortion is formulated, interpreted and applied in a way that is compatible with human rights. Abortion Care Guideline § 1.3.1.
Additional notesIn January 2019 the Constitutional Tribunal clarified that private health establishments which have signed agreements governed by the provisions of the decree with force of law No. 36, of 1980, of the Ministry of Health may invoke conscientious objection to the provision of abortion services. If a woman requires immediate and urgent attention in situations in which continuation of pregnancy constitutes a danger to her life or health, the establishment that has manifested the conscientious objection cannot be excused from carrying out abortion. |
Private facilitiesYes Health-care facilities who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Where it is lawful, abortion must be accessible in practice. This requires both ensuring that health-care facilities, commodities and services are accessible (including sufficient providers), and that law and policy on abortion is formulated, interpreted and applied in a way that is compatible with human rights. Abortion Care Guideline § 1.3.1.
Additional notesIn January 2019 the Constitutional Tribunal clarified that private health establishments which have signed agreements governed by the provisions of the decree with force of law No. 36, of 1980, of the Ministry of Health may invoke conscientious objection to the provision of abortion services. If a woman requires immediate and urgent attention in situations in which continuation of pregnancy constitutes a danger to her life or health, the establishment that has manifested the conscientious objection cannot be excused from carrying out abortion. |
Facility type not specifiedNo Health-care facilities who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Where it is lawful, abortion must be accessible in practice. This requires both ensuring that health-care facilities, commodities and services are accessible (including sufficient providers), and that law and policy on abortion is formulated, interpreted and applied in a way that is compatible with human rights. Abortion Care Guideline § 1.3.1.
Additional notesIn January 2019 the Constitutional Tribunal clarified that private health establishments which have signed agreements governed by the provisions of the decree with force of law No. 36, of 1980, of the Ministry of Health may invoke conscientious objection to the provision of abortion services. If a woman requires immediate and urgent attention in situations in which continuation of pregnancy constitutes a danger to her life or health, the establishment that has manifested the conscientious objection cannot be excused from carrying out abortion. |
Neither Type of Facility PermittedNo Health-care facilities who have objected are required to refer the woman to another providerYes WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions were extracted from WHO Abortion Care Guideline. Where there is a specific Recommendation, this is stated. Otherwise, these are excerpts. Where it is lawful, abortion must be accessible in practice. This requires both ensuring that health-care facilities, commodities and services are accessible (including sufficient providers), and that law and policy on abortion is formulated, interpreted and applied in a way that is compatible with human rights. Abortion Care Guideline § 1.3.1.
Additional notesIn January 2019 the Constitutional Tribunal clarified that private health establishments which have signed agreements governed by the provisions of the decree with force of law No. 36, of 1980, of the Ministry of Health may invoke conscientious objection to the provision of abortion services. If a woman requires immediate and urgent attention in situations in which continuation of pregnancy constitutes a danger to her life or health, the establishment that has manifested the conscientious objection cannot be excused from carrying out abortion. |
Country specific information regarding abortion related penalties. Information regarding penalties has been presented in English only; this information is not based on an official translation. Please review the source documents provided.
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PenaltiesPenal Code Abortion Art. 342. The person who maliciously causes an abortion shall be punished: 1. With the penalty of imprisonment higher in its minimum degree, if the perpetrator uses violence against the pregnant woman. 2. With the penalty of presidio minor in its maximum degree, if, although the violence is not used, it was done without the consent of the woman. 3. With the penalty of presidio minor in its average degree, if the woman consents. Art. 343. The perpetrator of abortion shall be punished with a minor prison in its minimum to medium degrees, if the person violently causes an abortion, even if the person has not intended to cause it, provided that the woman's state of pregnancy is notorious. Art 344. The woman who, outside of the cases allowed by law, causes her abortion or consents that another person causes it, will be punished with minor prison in its maximum degree. If she does so to conceal her dishonor, she shall incur the penalty of minor imprisonment in the medium degree. Art. 345. The doctor who, abusing his office, causes or cooperates with an abortion, will incur the penalties indicated in article 342, increased by one degree. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. International, regional and national human rights bodies and courts increasingly recommend decriminalization of abortion, and provision of abortion care, to protect a woman’s life and health, and in cases of rape, based on a woman’s complaint. WHO Abortion Care Guideline, p 62.
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PenaltiesPenal Code Abortion Art. 342. The person who maliciously causes an abortion shall be punished: 1. With the penalty of imprisonment higher in its minimum degree, if the perpetrator uses violence against the pregnant woman. 2. With the penalty of presidio minor in its maximum degree, if, although the violence is not used, it was done without the consent of the woman. 3. With the penalty of presidio minor in its average degree, if the woman consents. Art. 343. The perpetrator of abortion shall be punished with a minor prison in its minimum to medium degrees, if the person violently causes an abortion, even if the person has not intended to cause it, provided that the woman's state of pregnancy is notorious. Art 344. The woman who, outside of the cases allowed by law, causes her abortion or consents that another person causes it, will be punished with minor prison in its maximum degree. If she does so to conceal her dishonor, she shall incur the penalty of minor imprisonment in the medium degree. Art. 345. The doctor who, abusing his office, causes or cooperates with an abortion, will incur the penalties indicated in article 342, increased by one degree. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. International, regional and national human rights bodies and courts increasingly recommend decriminalization of abortion, and provision of abortion care, to protect a woman’s life and health, and in cases of rape, based on a woman’s complaint. WHO Abortion Care Guideline, p 62.
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PenaltiesPenal Code Abortion Art. 342. The person who maliciously causes an abortion shall be punished: 1. With the penalty of imprisonment higher in its minimum degree, if the perpetrator uses violence against the pregnant woman. 2. With the penalty of presidio minor in its maximum degree, if, although the violence is not used, it was done without the consent of the woman. 3. With the penalty of presidio minor in its average degree, if the woman consents. Art. 343. The perpetrator of abortion shall be punished with a minor prison in its minimum to medium degrees, if the person violently causes an abortion, even if the person has not intended to cause it, provided that the woman's state of pregnancy is notorious. Art 344. The woman who, outside of the cases allowed by law, causes her abortion or consents that another person causes it, will be punished with minor prison in its maximum degree. If she does so to conceal her dishonor, she shall incur the penalty of minor imprisonment in the medium degree. Art. 345. The doctor who, abusing his office, causes or cooperates with an abortion, will incur the penalties indicated in article 342, increased by one degree. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. International, regional and national human rights bodies and courts increasingly recommend decriminalization of abortion, and provision of abortion care, to protect a woman’s life and health, and in cases of rape, based on a woman’s complaint. WHO Abortion Care Guideline, p 62.
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![]() PenaltiesPenal Code Art 344. The woman who, outside of the cases allowed by law, causes her abortion or consents that another person causes it, will be punished with minor prison in its maximum degree. If she does so to conceal her dishonor, she shall incur the penalty of minor imprisonment in the medium degree. |
PenaltiesPenal Code Abortion Art. 342. The person who maliciously causes an abortion shall be punished: 1. With the penalty of imprisonment higher in its minimum degree, if the perpetrator uses violence against the pregnant woman. 2. With the penalty of presidio minor in its maximum degree, if, although the violence is not used, it was done without the consent of the woman. 3. With the penalty of presidio minor in its average degree, if the woman consents. Art. 343. The perpetrator of abortion shall be punished with a minor prison in its minimum to medium degrees, if the person violently causes an abortion, even if the person has not intended to cause it, provided that the woman's state of pregnancy is notorious. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. International, regional and national human rights bodies and courts increasingly recommend decriminalization of abortion, and provision of abortion care, to protect a woman’s life and health, and in cases of rape, based on a woman’s complaint. WHO Abortion Care Guideline, p 62.
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