Is abortion legal in Guinea?
Abortion is only legal in Guinea in case of incest, rape, foetal malformation, and if the health of the pregnant person is threatened.
What are the different abortion services available in Guinea?
The two types of abortion services available in Guinea are classified as:
- Medical abortions, using mifepristone and misoprostol, or misoprostol alone
- Surgical abortions, using Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)
Who can provide a safe abortion in Guinea?
Gynecologists, midwives and traditional birth attendants in rural areas.
Where can I go for abortion services in Guinea?
Abortion services are available in hospitals and clinics.
What is the cost of a safe abortion in Guinea?
The price of an abortion with manual vacuum aspiration depends on the case and gestational age, but would cost at least 400,000fg. The price of a medical abortion is 10,000fg to 40,000fg.
What abortion pills are available in Guinea?
- Misoprostol, which is available under the brand name Cytotec or Misoprost (among others)
- Mifepristone, which is available under the brand name Mifegyne or Mifepristone 10 (among others)
What do the abortion pills look like in Guinea?
Mifedia
Misodia
Miso-fem
Misoprost-200
Mifepristone 200
Mifepristone 10
Cytotec
Where can I buy abortion pills in Guinea?
Abortion pills can be bought in public pharmacies and approved private pharmacies under medical prescription.
What are the post-abortion care services available in Guinea?
Post abortion services include treatment for incomplete abortion, counselling, contraceptives, prevention and treatment of STIs. These services are available in private and public hospitals.
Post abortion services are available in both private and public health centres.
Who can I contact for additional abortion information and support in Guinea?
The following organizations may be able to provide information and support on sexual and reproductive health in Guinea:
- Association Guinéenne pour le Bien Etre Familial AGBEF http://www.agbefguinee.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28:presentation&catid=34:accueil-page&Itemid=69
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agbeippfra/
Tel: +224 657 10 12 91 - Sexual and reproductive health helpline: +221 78 312 26 26 /+221 78 193 93 93 (WhatsApp)
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References:
- ‘NOUVEAU CODE PENAL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE’ https://policehumanrightsresources.org/content/uploads/2019/07/NOUVEAU-CODE-PENAL-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DE-GUINEE-Fevrier-2016.pdf?x96812