Abortion in Chad

Is abortion legal in Chad?

In Chad, voluntary termination of pregnancy is only legal in the following cases and on the prescription of an advisory group of doctors after receiving the opinion of a judge:

• when the continuation of the pregnancy endangers the life and health of the woman;
• when a condition of particular severity is diagnosed in the fetus;
• when the pregnancy comes from sexual assault, rape or incest;
• when the pregnancy endangers the mental or physical health of the woman.

A decree issued by the Council of Ministers lays down the procedure and control of the legal conditions for therapeutic termination of pregnancy.

However, post-abortion care services are legal, though implementation and access remains mired by challenges.

What are the abortion services available in Chad?

The two types of abortion care services available in Chad are:

• Medical methods: Using pills, such as Misoprostol (Cytotec, Misoclear); and
• Surgical methods: Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA).

Who can provide a safe abortion in Chad?

The only persons allowed to provide safe abortions in Chad are state-certified doctors.

Legal abortion services can be performed either by a gynecologist, general practitioner, or midwife. Untrained providers can often cause more harm than good. In addition, religious, social, and provider stigma deters many women from seeking out these services.

Where can I go for abortion services in Chad?

Abortion services in Chad can be obtained from the places listed below:

• Association Tchadienne pour le Bien-Etre Familial
  www.astbef.org direction@astbef.org

And public health institutions such as:

• Hôpital General de Reference National
• Les centres de santé
• Hôpital de la Renaissances
• Centre d’Information et d’Orientation des jeunes

What is the cost of a safe abortion in Chad?

In Chad, a surgical abortion will cost between 75,000 FCFA in public hospitals and 100,000 FCFA to 150,000 FCFA in private hospitals, while a medical abortions costs 25,000 FCFA. 

Which abortion pills are available in Chad?

In Chad, abortion pills can only be sold with a prescription from a medical advisory group after a judge’s opinion. These pills can be found in pharmacies or pharmaceutical depots. Pills available in Chad include:

• Misoprostol, which is available under the brand names Misoclear and Cytotec; and
• Mifepristone, which, in association with Misoprostol, is available under the brand name Mifepak.

Where can I buy abortion pills in Chad?

Misoprostol and Mifepak are available in pharmacies, but cannot be sold without a prescription.

Note:

Some pharmacists might sell the abortion pills without a prescription; however, they do not often provide proper instructions on eligibility, dosage, and usage. Please refer to the following page on our website for comprehensive instructions on how to use the pill: https://www.howtouseabortionpill.org/howto/

What are the post-abortion care services available in Chad?

Post-abortion services in Chad include:

• Treatment of incomplete abortion
• Contraceptive services
• STI prevention and treatment
• Psychological care

Who can I contact for additional abortion information and support in Chad?

The following organizations may be able to provide information and support on sexual and reproductive health in Chad:

• safe2choose.org
  https://safe2choose.org/
• Women Help Women
  https://womenhelp.org/
• Women on Web
  https://www.womenonweb.org/fr/

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