Abortion in Cameroon

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Is abortion legal in Cameroon?

In Cameroon, the 2007 Penal Code (sections 337-339) stipulates that abortion is only allowed in the following cases:

  • If proven necessary to save the women from grave danger to her health;
  • When the pregnancy is the result of rape.
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What are the different abortion services available in Cameroon?

  • Medical methods: Using abortion pills such as misoprostol alone, or the combination of mifepristone and misoprostol
  • Surgical methods: Using Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)
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Who can provide a safe abortion in Cameroon?

  • Trained medical doctors
  • Gynecologists and obstetricians
  • Midwives

Note: The doctor needs to obtain the opinion of two experts each chosen respectively from legal experts and members of the National Council of Medical Practitioners. The latter has to testify in writing that the life of the woman can only be safeguarded by means of the intervention. The protocol of consultation has to be made in 3 copies one of which will be handed to the woman and the other two to the consultant physician and legal expert. Besides, a protocol of the taken decision will be sent by registered mail to the chairperson of the National Council of Medical Practitioners

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Where can I go for abortion services in Cameroon?

Legal abortions can be performed at registered public and private health facilities.

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What is the cost of a safe abortion in Cameroon?

In Cameroon, a medical abortion costs between 10,000 FCFA and 25,000 FCFA, while a surgical abortion costs between 20,000 FCFA and 40,000 FCFA.

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What abortion pills are available in Cameroon?

  • Misoprostol only pills under the brand names Cytotec and Misofem
  • Misoprostol and Mifepristone combi-packs under the brand names Mifepack and Mifeso
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What do the abortion pills look like in Cameroon?

Miso-fem

MISOFEM 200MCG CPR B/4

Mifepack

MIFEPACK 200MG CPR B/1 + 200MCG CPR B/4

Misodia

MISODIA 200MCG CPR B/4

Mifedia

MIFEDIA 200MCG CPR B/4 + 200MG CPR B/1

Mifeso

The image displays Mifeso, a combi-pack of Mifepristone and Misoprostol tablets, as available in Cameroon.

Where can I buy abortion pills in Cameroon?

Misoprostol can be bought from pharmacies; however, an accompanying prescription may be required.

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What post-abortion care services are available in Cameroon?

Contraceptives services, counseling, treatment for incomplete abortions, prevention and treatment of STIs are the post-abortion services that are available in Cameroon. These are available in private and public health centres and hospitals.

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

  • Aunty Queen Hotline
    Tel: (+237) 673532667
  • Transplate Cameroon
    Tel: (+237) 650411447
    Address: Bokwia, Buea
  • Association Camerounaise pour le bien-être familial (CAMNAFAW IPPF)
    Tel:(+237) 22 20 36 99
    Email: camnafaw@ippf.org
    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Camnafaw-IPPF
    Address: Derriere la residence de l’Ambassade du Nigerie – Bastos BP. 11994 – Yaoundé
  • Plan International Cameroon – Country Office
    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/pg/PlanInternationalCameroon/about/
    Tel: (+237) 2 22 21 54 58
    Email: cameroon.co@plan-international.org
    Address: Nouvelle Route Bastos, Opposite German Embassy – Yaoundé

    • Center Region (Biteng)
      Montée Maison Blanche – Etoug Ebe
      Messa Yaoundé, Cameroon
      Tel: (+237) 243 59 38 15
    • East Region Mokolo
      Bertoua, Cameroon
      Tel: (+237) 222 24 22 91
    • North-West Region – CCC Junction – Ntarinkon
      Bamenda, Cameroon
      Tel: (+237) 233 36 35 91
    • North Region – Quartier Plateaux
      Garoua
      Tel: (+237) 222 27 16 15
    • Adamawa Region – Centre Commercial, Behind MTN Ngaoundéré
      Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
      Tel: (+237) 222 25 25 41
    • Far-North Region – Pitoaré, Behind Institut du Sahel (ISS)
      Maroua, Cameroon
      Tel: (+237) 222 29 13 50 / 222 29 24 98

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