| Country | On request |
Economic or social reasons |
Foetal impairment |
Rape |
Incest |
Intellectual or cognitive disability of the woman |
Mental health |
Physical health |
Health |
Life |
Other (where provided) |
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Uganda |
On requestNot 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. Related documents:Gestational limit appliesNo data found WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. This legal ground recognizes a woman’s free choice. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.6.
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Economic or social reasonsNot 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. Related documents:Gestational limit appliesNo data found WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.5.
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Foetal impairmentThe Constitution states: “No person has the right to terminate the life of an unborn child except as may be authorized by law.” The National Policy Guidelines and Service Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (Ministry of Health 2006) list the following as “people who can get services for termination of pregnancy”: severe maternal illnesses threatening the health of a pregnant woman e.g. severe cardiac disease, renal disease, severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia; severe foetal abnormalities which are not compatible with extra-uterine life e.g. molar pregnancy, anencephaly; cancer cervix; HIV-positive women requesting for termination; rape, incest and defilement. These are not noted as legal grounds on which induced abortion is permitted since the document in which they are set out is a policy document and not a law, as specified in the Constitution. The 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Gestational limit appliesNo data found WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. A woman is entitled to know the status of her pregnancy and to act on this information; health protection or social reasons can be interpreted to include distress of the pregnant woman caused by the diagnosis of fetal impairment. 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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RapeThe Constitution states: “No person has the right to terminate the life of an unborn child except as may be authorized by law.” The National Policy Guidelines and Service Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (Ministry of Health 2006) list the following as “people who can get services for termination of pregnancy”: severe maternal illnesses threatening the health of a pregnant woman e.g. severe cardiac disease, renal disease, severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia; severe foetal abnormalities which are not compatible with extra-uterine life e.g. molar pregnancy, anencephaly; cancer cervix; HIV-positive women requesting for termination; rape, incest and defilement. These are not noted as legal grounds on which induced abortion is permitted since the document in which they are set out is a policy document and not a law, as specified in the Constitution. The 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Gestational limit appliesNo data found WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. The protection of women from cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safe abortion services. Prompt, safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a woman’s complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.3.
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IncestThe Constitution states: “No person has the right to terminate the life of an unborn child except as may be authorized by law.” The National Policy Guidelines and Service Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (Ministry of Health 2006) list the following as “people who can get services for termination of pregnancy”: severe maternal illnesses threatening the health of a pregnant woman e.g. severe cardiac disease, renal disease, severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia; severe foetal abnormalities which are not compatible with extra-uterine life e.g. molar pregnancy, anencephaly; cancer cervix; HIV-positive women requesting for termination; rape, incest and defilement. These are not noted as legal grounds on which induced abortion is permitted since the document in which they are set out is a policy document and not a law, as specified in the Constitution. The 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Gestational limit appliesNo data found WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. The protection of women from cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment requires that those who have become pregnant as the result of coerced or forced sexual acts can lawfully access safe abortion services. Prompt, safe abortion services should be provided on the basis of a woman’s complaint rather than requiring forensic evidence or police examination. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.3.
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Intellectual or cognitive disability of the womanNot 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. Related documents:Gestational limit appliesNo data found |
Mental healthNot 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. Related documents:Gestational limit appliesNo data found WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. The scope of mental health includes psychological distress or mental suffering caused by, for example, coerced or forced sexual acts and diagnosis of severe fetal impairment. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.2.
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Physical healthNot 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. Related documents:Gestational limit appliesNo data found WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Physical health is widely understood to include conditions that aggravate pregnancy and those aggravated by pregnancy. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.2.
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HealthThe Constitution states: “No person has the right to terminate the life of an unborn child except as may be authorized by law.” The National Policy Guidelines and Service Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (Ministry of Health 2006) list the following as “people who can get services for termination of pregnancy”: severe maternal illnesses threatening the health of a pregnant woman e.g. severe cardiac disease, renal disease, severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia; severe foetal abnormalities which are not compatible with extra-uterine life e.g. molar pregnancy, anencephaly; cancer cervix; HIV-positive women requesting for termination; rape, incest and defilement. These are not noted as legal grounds on which induced abortion is permitted since the document in which they are set out is a policy document and not a law, as specified in the Constitution. The 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Gestational limit appliesNo data found WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. The fulfillment of human rights requires that women can access safe abortion when it is indicated to protect their health. WHO defines health for member states as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.2.
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Gestational limit appliesNo data found WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. The human right to life requires protection by law, including when pregnancy is life-threatening or a pregnant woman’s life is otherwise endangered. Both medical and social conditions can constitute life-threatening conditions. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.1.1.
Additional notesThe Penal Code Act provides in section 224, on surgical operations: “A person is not criminally responsible for performing in good faith and with reasonable care and skill a surgical operation upon any person for his or her benefit, or upon an unborn child for the preservation of the mother’s life, if the performance of the operation is reasonable, having regard to the patient’s state at the time, and to all the circumstances of the case.” |
Other (where provided)Surgical operation performed in good faith and with reasonable care and skill upon an unborn child for the preservation of the mother’s life, if the performance of the operation is reasonable, having regard to the patient’s state at the time, and to all the circumstances of the case Related documents:Gestational limit appliesNo data found |
| 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 |
Other (where provided) |
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Uganda |
No data | No data | No data |
Judicial authorization in cases of rapeNot applicable WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Laws, policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a “chilling effect” (suppression of actions because of fear of reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe, legal services. Examples of barriers include: requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospital committee, court or police, parent or guardian or a woman’s partner or spouse. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.2
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Police report required in case of rapeNot applicable WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Laws, policies and practices that restrict access to abortion information and services can deter women from care seeking and create a “chilling effect” (suppression of actions because of fear of reprisals or penalties) for the provision of safe, legal services. Examples of barriers include: requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals or a hospital committee, court or police, parent or guardian or a woman’s partner or spouse. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 4.2.2
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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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Uganda |
National guidelines for induced abortionNo data foundWhere there is evidence of the existence of a source document that could not be accessed, including those that could not be translated for any reason, this information is provided in an accompanying note. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 3.3. Standards and guidelines should cover: types of abortion service, where and by whom they can be provided; essential equipment, instruments, medications, supplies and facility capabilities; referral mechanisms; respect for women’s informed decision-making, autonomy, confidentiality and privacy. Safe Abortion Guidelines, p. 63.
Additional notesA document entitled “Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Unsafe Abortion in Uganda: Standards and Guidelines, 2015” was published by the Ministry of Health in April 2015 but the implementation of the Guidelines was reportedly subsequently suspended. No further information on the status of the guidelines was obtained. |
Methods allowedVacuum aspirationNo data found A document entitled “Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Unsafe Abortion in Uganda: Standards and Guidelines, 2015” was published by the Ministry of Health in April 2015 but the implementation of the Guidelines was reportedly subsequently suspended. No further information on the status of the guidelines was obtained. Dilatation and evacuationNo data found A document entitled “Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Unsafe Abortion in Uganda: Standards and Guidelines, 2015” was published by the Ministry of Health in April 2015 but the implementation of the Guidelines was reportedly subsequently suspended. No further information on the status of the guidelines was obtained. Combination mifepristone-misoprostolNo data found A document entitled “Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Unsafe Abortion in Uganda: Standards and Guidelines, 2015” was published by the Ministry of Health in April 2015 but the implementation of the Guidelines was reportedly subsequently suspended. No further information on the status of the guidelines was obtained. Misoprostol onlyNo data found A document entitled “Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Unsafe Abortion in Uganda: Standards and Guidelines, 2015” was published by the Ministry of Health in April 2015 but the implementation of the Guidelines was reportedly subsequently suspended. No further information on the status of the guidelines was obtained. Other (where provided)
WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Vacuum aspiration is the recommended technique of surgical abortion for pregnancies of up to 12 to 14 weeks of gestation. The procedure should not be routinely completed by dilatation and sharp curettage (D&C). Safe Abortion Guidelines, Executive Summary, Box 1- Recommendation.
Dilatation and evacuation (D&E) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol; misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestations over 12 to 14 weeks. Safe Abortion Guidelines, Executive Summary, Box 3- Recommendation.
The recommended method for medical abortion is mifepristone followed by misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age). Safe Abortion Guidelines, Executive Summary, Box 2- Recommendation.
Where mifepristone is not available, the recommended method for medical abortion is misoprostol (regimen differs by gestational age). Safe Abortion Guidelines, Executive Summary, Box 2- Recommendation.
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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 and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 2.2.5
Chemists/pharmacists can help women avoid unintended pregnancy through provision of accurate contraceptive information, pregnancy tests, contraceptive methods and referral to safe abortion services. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 3.3.1.1.
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Country recognized approval (misoprostol)Yes, for gynaecological indications 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 and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion is included on the WHO model list of essential medicines. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 2.2.5
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Where can abortion services be providedPrimary health-care centresThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Specialized abortion care public facilitiesThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Private health-care centres or clinicsThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. NGO health-care centres or clinicsThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Other (if applicable)
WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Abortion services should be available at primary-care level, with referral systems in place for all required higher-level care. Safe Abortion Guidelines, Executive Summary, Box 6- Recommendation.
Additional notesThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. |
National guidelines for post-abortion careNo data foundWhere there is evidence of the existence of a source document that could not be accessed, including those that could not be translated for any reason, this information is provided in an accompanying note. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Standards and guidelines should be developed and updated with the intent of eliminating barriers to obtaining the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive health. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 3.3. Standards and guidelines should cover: types of abortion service, where and by whom they can be provided; essential equipment, instruments, medications, supplies and facility capabilities; referral mechanisms; respect for women’s informed decision-making, autonomy, confidentiality and privacy. Safe Abortion Guidelines, p. 63.
Additional notesA document entitled “Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Unsafe Abortion in Uganda: Standards and Guidelines, 2015” was published by the Ministry of Health in April 2015 but the implementation of the Guidelines was reportedly subsequently suspended. No further information on the status of the guidelines was obtained. |
Where can post abortion care services be providedPrimary health-care centresThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Secondary (district-level) health-care facilitiesThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Specialized abortion care public facilitiesThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Private health-care centres or clinicsThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. NGO health-care centres or clinicsThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Other (if applicable)
WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. The facilities and skills required to manage most abortion complications are similar to those needed to care for women who have had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage). Safe Abortion Guidelines § 2.2.6.
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Contraception included in post-abortion careYes WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. All women should receive contraceptive information and be offered counselling for and methods of post-abortion contraception, including emergency contraception, before leaving the health-care facility. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 2.3.
Additional notesThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. |
Insurance to offset end user costsOther (if applicable)
WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Financing of abortion services should take into account costs to the health system while ensuring that services are affordable and readily available to all women who need them. Safe Abortion Guidelines, Executive Summary, Box 6 - Recommendation. Abortion services should be mandated for coverage under insurance plans; women should never be denied or delayed because of the inability to pay. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 3.6.2.
Additional notesThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. |
Who can provide abortion servicesNurseThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Midwife/nurse-midwifeThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Doctor (specialty not specified)The 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. Specialist doctor, including OB/GYNThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. WHO GuidanceThe following descriptions and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Subject to gestational age and method, abortion care can be safely provided by any properly trained health-care provider, including specialist doctors, non-specialist doctors; associate and advanced associate clinicians; midwives; and nurses. Health Worker Roles in Safe Abortion Care, p 33- Recommendation.
Additional notesThe 2006 National Guidelines and Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stipulates that medical and surgical inductions may be undertaken by the following cadre: medical officers and gynae/surgeon. Nurses and midwives may undertake medical inductions and evacuation for incomplete abortion. However, the Guidelines and Standards which address this issue and an updated version of which was due to be released by the Ministry of Health in 2017, do not currently appear to be in force. |
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 and recommendations were extracted from WHO guidance on safe abortion. Abortion facilities within both the public and private sectors should be available at all levels of the health system, with appropriate referral mechanisms between facilities. Safe Abortion Guidelines, § 3.3.1.
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Private sector providers |
Provider type not specified |
Neither Type of Provider Permitted |
Public facilities |
Private facilities |
Facility type not specified |
Neither Type of Facility Permitted |
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Uganda |
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Concluding Observations issued by respective treaty bodies and selected extracts related to abortion.
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CEDAW |
CERD |
CESCR |
CRC |
CRPD |
HRC |
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Concluding ObservationsCEDAW“The Committee welcomes a number of efforts undertaken by the State party to improve women’s health since the examination of the last periodic report, including the prioritization of maternal health in the Health Sector Strategic Plan, the development of the Road-map for Reduction of Maternal and New-born Mortality and Morbidity and the reduction of the number of children who die before their first birthday from 88 to 75 per 1,000 live births during the same period. However, the Committee notes with concern that, despite a slight decline, maternal mortality rates remain very high (505 per 100,000 in 2001 as compared to 435 per 100,000 in 2006), with clandestine abortions being a major cause thereof. The Committee is also concerned at the very high number of teenage pregnancies, women’s limited access to quality reproductive and sexual health services, especially in rural areas, and that the existing sex education programmes are not sufficient, and may not give enough attention to the prevention of early pregnancy and the control of STIs. (...).”
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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.
| Country | Penalties deconstructed |
Penalties for woman |
Penalties for provider |
Penalties for person who assists |
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Uganda |
Penalties deconstructedPenalties only for unlawful/illegal abortions |
Penalties141. Attempts to procure abortion. Any person who, with intent to procure the miscarriage of a woman whether she is or is not with child, unlawfully administers to her or causes her to take any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years. 142. Procuring miscarriage. Any woman who, being with child, with intent to procure her own miscarriage, unlawfully administers to herself any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means, or permits any such things or means to be administered to or used on her, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for seven years. 143. Supplying drugs, etc. to procure abortion. Any person who unlawfully supplies to or procures for any person any thing, knowing that it is intended to be unlawfully used to procure the miscarriage of a woman, whether she is or is not with child, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for three years. |
Penalties141. Attempts to procure abortion. Any person who, with intent to procure the miscarriage of a woman whether she is or is not with child, unlawfully administers to her or causes her to take any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years. 142. Procuring miscarriage. Any woman who, being with child, with intent to procure her own miscarriage, unlawfully administers to herself any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means, or permits any such things or means to be administered to or used on her, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for seven years. 143. Supplying drugs, etc. to procure abortion. Any person who unlawfully supplies to or procures for any person any thing, knowing that it is intended to be unlawfully used to procure the miscarriage of a woman, whether she is or is not with child, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for three years. |
Penalties141. Attempts to procure abortion. Any person who, with intent to procure the miscarriage of a woman whether she is or is not with child, unlawfully administers to her or causes her to take any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years. 142. Procuring miscarriage. Any woman who, being with child, with intent to procure her own miscarriage, unlawfully administers to herself any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means, or permits any such things or means to be administered to or used on her, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for seven years. 143. Supplying drugs, etc. to procure abortion. Any person who unlawfully supplies to or procures for any person any thing, knowing that it is intended to be unlawfully used to procure the miscarriage of a woman, whether she is or is not with child, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for three years. |
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