Abortion in Niger

Is abortion legal in Niger?

In Niger, abortion is highly restricted, with voluntary termination of pregnancy permitted only under specific circumstances and upon recommendation from a panel of authorized doctors. It is allowed when the pregnancy endangers the woman’s health or if there is a strong likelihood that the fetus will suffer from a severe medical condition diagnosed during pregnancy.

In such cases, the procedure must be conducted safely and in accordance with the couple’s explicit wishes. A decree from the Council of Ministers establishes the legal framework, outlining the procedures and regulatory measures governing authorized voluntary pregnancy termination.

What are the different post-abortion care services available in Niger?

The different abortion services available are surgical abortion (with manual vacuum aspiration, MVA) and medical abortion (with misoprostol).

Who can provide post-abortion care services in Niger?

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 post-abortion care services in Niger?

Post-abortion care services can be accessed at both government and private health facilities.

What is the cost of a safe abortion in Niger?

Medical and surgical abortion are free of charge in public health centres but charged for in private centres.

Medical abortions cost 50,000FCFA to 250,000FCFA

What abortion pills are available in Niger?

The two abortion pills that are available in Niger are:

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

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Where can I buy abortion pills in Niger?

Abortion pills are available in maternity wards and pharmacies with a medical prescription (with the name and details of the prescribing doctor).

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 post-abortion care services are available in Niger?

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

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

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

• For post abortion care (PAC) information and support or for safe abortions that are legally allowed, please contact:
  Marie Stopes
  +227 91 72 08 83
  http://msi-international.azurewebsites.net/where-we-work/niger/
• Association Nigérienne pour le Bien Etre Familial
  http://anbef-niger.org

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