Abortion is legal in Guinea under certain circumstances. The abortion pills can be purchased from pharmacies, with a prescription, and surgical abortions are also available.
Is abortion legal in Guinea?
In Guinea, abortion is legal to save the life of the mother; in the case of early pregnancy, rape, and incest; and when a fetus has a serious condition. In this case, the abortion must be authorized by medical specialists, who will justify their decision in a report. It can only be performed by a doctor in a suitable public or private institution. However, post-abortion care services are legal, though implementation and access remain mired by challenges.
What type of post-abortion care is available in Guinea?
Medical and surgical methods are available for post-abortion care in Guinea.
What is the abortion rate in Guinea? How many women have abortions?
There is no recent data available about the abortion rate in Guinea. However, a study done between 1990-1996 revealed that an estimated 50% of maternal deaths resulted from complications arising from illegal abortions [1].
Post-abortion care with pills
Are Mifepristone and Misoprostol available in Guinea?
Yes, Misoprostol and Mifepristone are available in pharmacies and at some health centers or clinics.
How late into a pregnancy can the pills be used?
The pills can be used up to 13 weeks of pregnancy.
Do I need a prescription for Mifepristone or Misoprostol?
Mifepristone and Misoprostol cannot be sold without a prescription.
What brands of abortion pills are popular in Guinea?
Misoprostol, which is available under the brand name Cytotec;
Mifepristone, which is available under the brand name Mifegyne; and
Mifepristone combined with Misoprostol, which is available under the brand name Mifedia.
1 900 XOF
How much do the abortion pills cost in Guinea?
The cost of abortion pills in pharmacies varies from 700 to 4000 XOF.
In-clinic post-abortion care
What different types of in-clinic post-abortion care procedures are available in Guinea?
- Medication methods with use of pills, such as Misoprostol (Cytotec, Mifegyne); and
- surgical methods, or Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA).
Where can I get Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) post-abortion care in Guinea?
Legal abortion services can be performed by a gynecologist, general practitioner, or midwife. Untrained providers can often do more harm than good. In addition, religious, social, and provider stigma deters many women from using these services.
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How much does Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) cost in Guinea?
Despite attempts to research the cost of a Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) procedure in Guinea, there are no set prices available.
Who can I contact for more information in Guinea [2]?
Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene of Guinea
Guinean Association for Family Well-Being
Telegr Address: AGBEF-CONAKRY
BP: 1471-Tel. 30.46.23.65 – Fax: 30.46.86.67
Headquarters: Conakry Guinea e-mail: agbefippfar@yahoo.fr
by the safe2choose team and supporting experts at carafem, based on the 2019 recommendations by Ipas, and the 2012 recommendations by the WHO.
[1] “Illegal or unsafe abortion in Guinea.” PubMed, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12159499/
[2] “Abortion laws in Guinea.” How to Use Abortion Pill, www.howtouseabortionpill.org/fr/abortion-laws-by-country/Guinea/