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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.
Additional notesThe 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. Related documents: |
Country | Economic or social reasons |
Foetal impairment |
Rape |
Incest |
Intellectual or cognitive disability of the woman |
Mental health |
Physical health |
Health |
Life |
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Honduras |
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.
Additional notesThe 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. Related documents: |
![]() Foetal impairmentWHO 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 notesThe Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative.
The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf. The 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. Related documents: |
![]() RapeWHO 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 notesThe Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative. The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf. The 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. Related documents: |
![]() IncestWHO 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 notesThe Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative. The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf. The 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. Related documents: |
Additional notesThe 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. 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.
Additional notesThe 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. 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.
Additional notesThe 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. Related documents: |
![]() HealthWHO 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.
Additional notesThe Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative. The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf. The 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. Related documents: |
![]() LifeWHO 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 notesThe Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative. The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf. The 2021 constitutional amendment prohibits abortions and states that the fetus’ “life” should be respected “from conception”. As per the amendment, this article can only be amended by a three-quarters majority of all the members of the National Congress. Related documents: |
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Country | Authorization of health professional(s) |
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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Honduras |
![]() Authorization of health professional(s)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.
Additional notesThe Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative. The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf Related documents: |
![]() Authorization in specially licensed facilities onlyNot 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. 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 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. 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 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 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.
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![]() Police report required in case of rapeNot 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 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.
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![]() Parental consent required for minorsNot 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 counsellingNot 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 publicNo data found 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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No data
Restrictions on methods to detect sex of the foetusNo data found 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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Country | National guidelines for induced abortion |
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 |
Extra facility/provider requirements for delivery of abortion services |
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Honduras |
National guidelines for induced abortionYes, 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.
Additional notesThe Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative. The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf |
![]() Methods allowedVacuum aspirationNo data found Dilatation and evacuationNo data found Combination mifepristone-misoprostolNo data found Misoprostol onlyNo data found Other (where provided)
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)No 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. 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 gynaecological indications Related documents:Misoprostol allowed to be sold or distributed by pharmacies or drug storesNo 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 providedNo data found Primary health-care centresNo data found Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesNo data found Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNo data found Private health-care centres or clinicsNo data found NGO health-care centres or clinicsNo data found 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 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 centresYes Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesYes Specialized abortion care public facilitiesNot specified Private health-care centres or clinicsNot specified NGO health-care centres or clinicsNot 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. 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 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. 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 costsNo data found 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 servicesNurseNo data found Midwife/nurse-midwifeNo data found Doctor (specialty not specified)The Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative. The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf Specialist doctor, including OB/GYNThe Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative. The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf 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. 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.
Additional notesThe Penal Code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions. However, the Norms for Maternal and Neonatal Care states "Therapeutic abortion: It is the interruption of a pregnancy to preserve the woman's health or save the woman's life. It is practiced when one of the following situations exists: when the woman's health is at risk; when the woman's life is at risk; when the product has congenital malformations that are incompatible with life, and when the pregnancy has been the result of a non-consensual relationship or a non-consensual fertilization. It defines abortion as abortion the "interruption of a pregnancy after implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium before the fetus has reached viability (before 22 weeks of gestational age, fetal weight of 500g and fetal length of 25cm.)"The Code of Medical Ethics of the Honduran Medical Association also sets out the exceptional grounds and circumstances abortions in which abortion for therapeutic purposes can be performed, namely when the life or health of the woman is in danger and all other options have been exhausted, and there are at least two other doctors who provide their written agreement with the conclusion that her life and health are in danger and that this is the only option left. This requires the consent of the woman and her husband/legal representative. The Code of Ethics can be accessed at: http://www.bvs.hn/RMH/pdf/1943/pdf/A13-5-1943-4.pdf Related documents: |
![]() Extra facility/provider requirements for delivery of abortion servicesReferral linkages to a higher-level facilityNo data found Availability of a specialist doctor, including OB/GYNNo data found Minimum number of bedsNo data found 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 providersNo data found 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.
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Private sector providersNo data found 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.
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Provider type not specifiedNo data found 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.
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Neither Type of Provider PermittedNo data found 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.
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Public facilitiesNo data found 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.
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Private facilitiesNo data found 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.
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Facility type not specifiedNo data found 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.
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Neither Type of Facility PermittedNo data found 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.
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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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PenaltiesARTICLE 128. A woman who produces her own abortion or consents to another person to do so shall be punished with imprisonment of three (3) to six (6) years. 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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PenaltiesCHAPTER II ABORTION ARTICLE 126. Abortion is the death of a human being at any time during pregnancy or during childbirth. Whoever intentionally causes an abortion will be punished: 1. With three (3) to six (6) years of imprisonment if the woman consented; 2. With six (6) to eight (8) years of imprisonment if the person works without the consent of the mother and without employing violence or intimidation; 3. With eight (8) to ten (10) years imprisonment if the person employs violence, intimidation or deception. ARTICLE 127. The penalties indicated in the previous article and the fine of fifteen thousand (L.15,000.00) to thirty thousand (L.30,000.00) Lempiras shall be imposed on the physician who, abusing their profession, causes or cooperates in abortion. The same sanctions will apply to medical practitioners, paramedics, nurses, midwives or midwives who commit or participate in the provision of an abortion. ARTICLE 128. A woman who produces her own abortion or consents to another person to do so shall be punished with imprisonment of three (3) to six (6) years. 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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PenaltiesCHAPTER II ABORTION ARTICLE 126. Abortion is the death of a human being at any time during pregnancy or during childbirth. Whoever intentionally causes an abortion will be punished: 1. With three (3) to six (6) years of imprisonment if the woman consented; 2. With six (6) to eight (8) years of imprisonment if the person works without the consent of the mother and without employing violence or intimidation; 3. With eight (8) to ten (10) years imprisonment if the person employs violence, intimidation or deception. ARTICLE 127. The penalties indicated in the previous article and the fine of fifteen thousand (L.15,000.00) to thirty thousand (L.30,000.00) Lempiras shall be imposed on the physician who, abusing their profession, causes or cooperates in abortion. The same sanctions will apply to medical practitioners, paramedics, nurses, midwives or midwives who commit or participate in the provision of an abortion. ARTICLE 128. A woman who produces her own abortion or consents to another person to do so shall be punished with imprisonment of three (3) to six (6) years. 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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PenaltiesARTICLE 126. Abortion is the death of a human being at any time during pregnancy or during childbirth. Whoever intentionally causes an abortion will be punished: 1. With three (3) to six (6) years of imprisonment if the woman consented; 2. With six (6) to eight (8) years of imprisonment if the person works without the consent of the mother and without employing violence or intimidation; 3. With eight (8) to ten (10) years imprisonment if the person employs violence, intimidation or deception. 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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