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* In Ghana, you can find '''condoms''' sold in pharmacies, health care centers and online stores. For example, you can buy Durex, Fiesta, Pasante and Rough Rider condoms from [http://ikannonline.com/sexual-health/condoms-contraceptives/condoms.html Ikann], which is branded as "Ghana's first online pharmacy." | * In Ghana, you can find '''condoms''' sold in pharmacies, health care centers and online stores. For example, you can buy Durex, Fiesta, Pasante and Rough Rider condoms from [http://ikannonline.com/sexual-health/condoms-contraceptives/condoms.html Ikann], which is branded as "Ghana's first online pharmacy." | ||
* You can purchase '''birth control pills''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some brands you can expect to see are Diane 35, Ovrette, Lydia, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30 and Yasmin. To see prices for these pills, visit the "Costs" section below. | * You can purchase '''birth control pills''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some brands you can expect to see are Diane 35, Ovrette, Lydia, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30 and Yasmin. To see prices for these pills, visit the "Costs" section below. | ||
* You can find | * You can find intrauterine devices (IUDs) in Ghana. For example, you can get the hormonal IUD at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | ||
* You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive shots/injectables at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | * You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive shots/injectables at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | ||
* * You can find '''contraceptive implants''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive implants at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | * * You can find '''contraceptive implants''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive implants at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* Here are | * Here are costs you can expect for '''birth control pills''' in Ghana, compiled from two different pharmacies in Accra (February 2018): Yasmin - between GHC 83.50 to 86.50; Diane 35 - between GHC 53.9 to 56; Microgynon pack (1x21 - 16, Microgynon (3x21) - GHC 48.6; Dianette - GHC 35; Microgynon Fe - GHC 5; Lydia - GHC 3. | ||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Ghana has an HPV vaccination pilot program, as of | * Ghana has an '''HPV vaccination''' pilot program, as of July 2017, but no official nationwide program has been introduced yet.<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/GHA.pdf Human Papillomavirus and Related Diseases Report - GHANA, July 2017]</ref> | ||
Human Papillomavirus and Related | * '''Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)''' is available in Ghana, and the country is particularly interested in ensuring access to PEP for health care workers and rape survivors.<ref>[http://www.ghanaids.gov.gh/gac1/pubs/Guidelines_for_Antiretroviral_Therapy_in_Ghana_2010_NACP.pdf GUIDELINES FOR ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN GHANA - National HIV/AIDS/ STI Control Programme]</ref> | ||
* There are no known PrEP programs in Ghana.<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/ PrEPWatch World Map]</ref> | * There are no known '''Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)''' programs in Ghana, as of February 2018.<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/ PrEPWatch World Map]</ref> | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* '''Pads and pantyliners''' are widely available in Ghana. | |||
* '''Tampons''' are available in supermarkets or pharmacies, particularly in city. | |||
* Regarding '''menstrual cups''', there are some local sellers, such as [https://www.facebook.com/GhanaPrincessD/ Princess D Menstrual Cup - Ghana]. You may also be able to buy the [http://wopeden.com/luv-ur-body-menstrual-cup-2253.html Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup] online through the Wopeden website, a Ghanaian e-commerce company. Also, Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) has partnered with Ruby Cup to bring over 200 menstrual cups to adolescent girls in the Greater Accra region. However, there are no known sellers of DivaCup, MoonCup, LadyCup or Lunette in Ghana, so those brands should be purchased online. | |||
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* [http://www.equaldex.com/region/ghana Equaldex - Ghana]: This online resource provides information on LGBTQ status and rights in Ghana. It is important to note that homosexuality is illegal in Ghana, as of February 2018. | * [http://www.equaldex.com/region/ghana Equaldex - Ghana]: This online resource provides information on LGBTQ status and rights in Ghana. It is important to note that homosexuality is illegal in Ghana, as of February 2018. | ||
* [http://awdf.org/ African Women's Development Fund]: "The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grantmaking foundation that supports local, national and regional women’s organisations working towards the empowerment of African women and the promotion and realisation of their rights." Based in Accra, Ghana. Call +233 28 966 9666. Email: awdf@awdf.org | |||
* [http://oasisforsafetyfoundation.org/ Oasis for Safety]: "Oasis for Safety (OFS) is non-profit, non-governmental organization registered in Ghana. West Africa & the UK. Public benefit is central to the work of OFS. The desire is to do the best for all beneficiaries. The Foundation has a dual mission to improve the birthing experience for women in Ghana and to effect a reduction in maternal mortality; and also to address domestic violence issues in partnership with contributors and sponsors. A lot of the activities of OFS impacts on public health. We have no political objectives." | * [http://oasisforsafetyfoundation.org/ Oasis for Safety]: "Oasis for Safety (OFS) is non-profit, non-governmental organization registered in Ghana. West Africa & the UK. Public benefit is central to the work of OFS. The desire is to do the best for all beneficiaries. The Foundation has a dual mission to improve the birthing experience for women in Ghana and to effect a reduction in maternal mortality; and also to address domestic violence issues in partnership with contributors and sponsors. A lot of the activities of OFS impacts on public health. We have no political objectives." | ||
* [https://www.womankind.org.uk/where-we-work/ghana Womankind - Ghana]: "Our partners - local or national women’s rights organisations - provide direct support for women and girls, from a safe place to escape violence or information about their rights to leadership training or funding to start their own business. They also work to change laws and policies which discriminate against women and girls, and challenge the damaging attitudes and stereotypes at the root of inequality." | * [https://www.womankind.org.uk/where-we-work/ghana Womankind - Ghana]: "Our partners - local or national women’s rights organisations - provide direct support for women and girls, from a safe place to escape violence or information about their rights to leadership training or funding to start their own business. They also work to change laws and policies which discriminate against women and girls, and challenge the damaging attitudes and stereotypes at the root of inequality." | ||
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