Abortion is legal only to save the life or health of the pregnant person or in cases of rape, incest, minors’ pregnancies, or severe fetal impairment.
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 [2].
Despite these exceptions, access to safe abortion is limited due to social stigma and healthcare system constraints. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has noted that unsafe abortion remains a key contributor to maternal mortality in Guinea [2]. Advocacy organizations continue to call for expanded access to safe and legal abortion services and reproductive health education [3].
