Is abortion legal in Mali?
Yes, abortion is legal under the following circumstances:
- Rape
- Incest
- Pregnancy endangers the life and health of the woman
What are the different abortion services available in Mali?
- Medical methods: Using pills, such as Misoprostol (Cytotecal, Misoclear, Miso-fem, among others) and Mifepristone with Misoprostol (known as Mifepack)
- Surgical methods: Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)
Who can provide a safe abortion in Mali?
- Obstetric gynecologists
- General practitioners
- Midwives
Where can I go for abortion services in Mali?
- University Hospital
- District Hospitals (CSREF)
- Private clinics offering reproductive health services
How much does an abortion cost in Mali?
- A medical abortion in Mali has an average cost of 15000 FCFA.
- A surgical abortion (MVA) costs on average 50 000 FCFA.
What abortion pills are available in Mali?
- Misoprostol, which is available under the brand names Misoclear, Cytotecal, and Miso-fem.
- Mifepristone, which, in association with Misoprostol, is available under the brand name Mifepack.
To know how to use mifepristone and misoprostol to have a safe abortion, please visit: https://www.howtouseabortionpill.org/howto
Where can I buy abortion pills in Mali?
- Hospital and private pharmacies
- Private clinics and NGOs
Note: they are sold only on prescription.
What do abortion pills look like in Mali?
Misoclear
Mifepack
Miso-fem
Cytotecal
Mifegyne
Cytotec
What are the post-abortion care services available in Mali?
- Contraceptives services
- Counselling
- Treatment of abortion complications
- TSTI prevention and treatment
These services are available in both public and private health centres and hospitals.
Who can I contact for additional abortion information and support in Mali?
The following organizations may be able to provide safe abortion information and support in Mali:
- Women on Web
For all countries they have a dedicated help desk and a team of supervising doctors on stand-by. They ask for a donation, but they provide financial assistance. You can contact their team by WhatsApp: +14385967646
- For Post Abortion Care (PAC) information and support, please contact the following:
Marie Stopes Mali
Appel confidentiel
8000 11 88 (numéro gratuit avec Malitel)
https://www.mariestopes.ml
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References:
- ‘Loi n° 02 – 044 / du 24 juin 2002 Relative à la santé de la reproduction, République du Mali’ http://www.sante.gov.ml/