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A new handbook released by WHO and UN for quality abortion care

Content Editor: Dr.Sivanthiga.G

June 29, 2023 at 11:04:16 AM

Maternal and Child Health, MTP ,Abortion , WHO guidelines

Content Editor: Dr.Sivanthiga.G

  • WHO and UN’s Health provides an option of self-management of Medical abortion for those : 

  1. who wish to keep abortion  private. 

  2. Who face difficulty in accessing the health facility. 

  • A new clinical handbook was released in Bali, Indonesia addressing Healthcare providers who deliver abortion care services. 

  • Guidance provided are:        

  1. Health care workers should be able to support women in abortion as self-management approaches, and through telemedicine.   

  2. Respect for Women and girls’ dignity and rights. 

  3. HCW should enable informed choices, respecting consent and their confidentiality, while enabling autonomous decision-making over all aspects of reproductive health.        

  4. IEC should include information on what and when to do, how to access accurate and appropriate information and follow up services.

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