Abortion is legal only to protect the life or health of the pregnant person or in cases of rape, incest, or fetal abnormality.
The Penal Code of Togo permits abortion only in narrowly defined circumstances: to save the life or health of the pregnant person, or in cases of rape, incest, or severe fetal impairment. Abortion is permitted only with a doctor’s prescription, and must be performed in a hospital or medical facility equipped for abortion. Abortions outside these grounds are punishable by law [1].
Despite the legal framework, safe abortion services are not widely accessible, particularly in rural areas. Unsafe abortion is a significant contributor to maternal mortality in Togo, according to reports from WHO and local health organizations [2].
