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Is abortion legal in Nepal?

Abortion has been legal in Nepal since 2002 under the 11th Amendment to the Civil Code.

What are the different abortion services available in Nepal?

Nepal provides both medical as well as surgical abortion services. For medical abortion (MA), a combination of two drugs, Mifepristone and Misoprostol is used. but Surgical procedures that are available are Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) and Dilation and Evacuation (D&E).

• Medical Abortion (MA) for pregnancies up to 9 weeks
• Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) for pregnancies up to 12 weeks
•  Also, Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) for pregnancies beyond 12 weeks (in case of rape and incest)

Who can perform abortion services in Nepal?

Only health service providers (doctors, nurses, and auxiliary nurse midwives) who have undergone government-approved training to be certified are allowed to provide legal abortion services at certified health facilities or Safe Abortion Service (SAS) centers.   Abortion services must be provided under the following conditions:

• Within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy for any woman on her request.
• But Within the first 18 weeks of pregnancy in cases of rape and incest

Where can I go for abortion services in Nepal?

As of November 2016, abortion services are available in all 75 districts of Nepal. Of the 962 certified SAS centers, 693 are public, 157 are private and 112 are NGO-operated.

What is the cost of an abortion in Nepal?

At government or public SAS health facilities, all abortion services are free.

What are the legal and safe drugs available?

Currently, there are four legal and certified safe abortion pills in the form of combination packs of mifepristone and misoprostol.

Can I buy abortion pills at a pharmacy?

A certified pharmacist can only dispense abortion pills if there is a valid prescription or order slip provided by a certified doctor or health provider.

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

There are several helplines available in Nepal that answer your queries as well as guide you to SAS centers. They are as follows:

• Hello Health: Toll-free number, 1115
• For post-abortion care (PAC) information and support or for safe abortions that are within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, please contact:
• Asia Safe Abortion Nepal
• Global Abortion Policies Database on Nepal

Where can women get Mifeprex?

Mifeprex (mifepristone) must be prescribed by or under the supervision of a certified healthcare provider who meets certain qualifications.  Removing the in-person dispensing requirement will allow, for example, the dispensing of mifepristone by mail via certified prescribers or pharmacies, in addition to in-person dispensing in clinics, medical offices, and hospitals as currently outlined in the Mifepristone Rems Program. ; this distribution model remains in use today.