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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
As the capital of Egypt, there are more health resources in Cairo than anywhere else in the country. However, certain health care options may be still be difficult to access. Many forms of contraception, such as condoms or birth control pills, can be purchased at pharmacies without prescriptions. For emergency contraception, prescriptions are legally required but, in practicality, this is not always the case. There is a reportedly strong social stigma against STIs/STDs, so, while testing facilities exist, there is limited public knowledge and monitoring of STIs. Abortion is illegal, yet an underground economy of abortions seems to be rather large | As the capital of Egypt, there are more health resources in Cairo than anywhere else in the country. However, certain health care options may be still be difficult to access. Many forms of contraception, such as condoms or birth control pills, can be purchased at pharmacies without prescriptions. For emergency contraception, prescriptions are legally required but, in practicality, this is not always the case. There is a reportedly strong social stigma against STIs/STDs, so, while testing facilities exist, there is limited public knowledge and monitoring of STIs. Abortion is illegal, yet an underground economy of abortions seems to be rather large. Overall, Cairo is a place that can be difficult for some female newcomers, if they are in need of certain reproductive health services, and depending on their resources and circumstances. If you have a health care need, it's recommended to tap into a network of already existing resources and progressive doctors. | ||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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* Number for the tourist police hotline: 126 | * Number for the tourist police hotline: 126 | ||
* [https://www.alnadeem.org/en Al Nadeem Center for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence]: "Other than helping women victims of torture, El Nadeem is also involved in addressing other forms of violence against women. EL Nadeem is providing psychological, social and rehabilitative support to victims of domestic violence and rape, providing listening and counseling to women victims of violence." Program Hotline Number: +201006662404 | * [https://www.alnadeem.org/en Al Nadeem Center for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence]: "Other than helping women victims of torture, El Nadeem is also involved in addressing other forms of violence against women. EL Nadeem is providing psychological, social and rehabilitative support to victims of domestic violence and rape, providing listening and counseling to women victims of violence." Program Hotline Number: +201006662404 | ||
* [http://stars-egypt.org/# St. Andrew's Refugee Services]: Based in Cairo. Provides counseling, legal aid, community outreach for migrants and their families. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||