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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms
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| '''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required'''
| pills (prescription required), injectables available at hospitals
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| prescription required; available at clinics
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| '''STIs'''
| testing available; HIV-positive foreigners deported
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups (online)
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| '''Pregnancy Law'''
| illegal to be pregnant & unmarried
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| generally illegal; only permitted to save life of pregnant person
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality illegal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Brunei]]
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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  
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In Brunei, you will find a complex picture regarding health care access. On the one hand, Brunei provides fully subsidized and modern health care services to its citizens, and foreign workers can receive health care for a small fee. Despite the small size of the country, there are a wealth of public and private hospitals and clinics, and they generally tend to be very high-quality. Furthermore, Brunei is a diverse country. While the majority of the country is Muslim (79% of the country, as of 2017), there is also a fairly sizable Christian (nearly 9%), and Buddhist (nearly 8%) population. There is also a large international work force, primarily associated with the petroleum and natural gas industry.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bx.html CIA World Factbook - Brunei]</ref>
In Brunei, you will find a complex picture regarding health care access. On the one hand, Brunei provides fully subsidized and modern health care services to its citizens, and foreign workers can receive health care for a small fee. Despite the small size of the country, there are a wealth of public and private hospitals and clinics, and they generally tend to be very high-quality. Furthermore, Brunei is a diverse country. While the majority of the country is Muslim (79% of the country, as of 2017), there is also a fairly sizable Christian (nearly 9%), and Buddhist (nearly 8%) population. There is also a large international work force, primarily associated with the petroleum and natural gas industry.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bx.html CIA World Factbook - Brunei]</ref>


On the other hand, Brunei is a religious and conservative country, where the majority of the populace is Sunni Muslim and, at least publicly, follows Muslim laws. Officially called the Sultanate of Brunei, the government is controlled by an absolute monarchy, and the family that forms the monarchy has ruled the country for six centuries. In 2014, the government began to institute Sharia law (religious law based on Islamic tradition), including the banning of pregnancy outside of wedlock.<ref>[https://thediplomat.com/2015/05/the-implications-of-bruneis-sharia-law/ The Implications of Brunei’s Sharia Law]</ref>  
On the other hand, Brunei is a religious and conservative country, where the majority of the populace is Sunni Muslim and, at least publicly, follows Muslim laws. Officially called the Sultanate of Brunei, the government is controlled by an absolute monarchy, and the family that forms the monarchy has ruled the country for six centuries (though, from 1888-1984, Brunei was a British protectorate). In 2014, the government began to institute Sharia law (religious law based on Islamic tradition), including the banning of pregnancy outside of wedlock.<ref>[https://thediplomat.com/2015/05/the-implications-of-bruneis-sharia-law/ The Implications of Brunei’s Sharia Law]</ref>  


In this conservative environment, it is important that one understands that certain sexual and reproductive health care options will not be available. You can purchase condoms at pharmacies and supermarkets without a prescription. You can also obtain birth control pills and other contraceptive options at pharmacies or clinics, provided that you have a prescription. However, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are illegal.
In this conservative environment, it is important that one understands that certain sexual and reproductive health care options will not be available. You can purchase condoms at pharmacies and supermarkets without a prescription. You can also obtain birth control pills and other contraceptive options at pharmacies or clinics, provided that you have a prescription. However, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are illegal. Foreigners who test positive for HIV are typically expelled and abortion is generally illegal in most cases.
 
In April 2019, the government announced laws that made gay sex and adultery punishable by death by stoning. These laws received international condemnation,<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/03/28/brunei-makes-homosexual-sex-adultery-punishable-by-death-by-stoning/?utm_term=.fd964f159df1 Brunei makes gay sex and adultery punishable by death by stoning]</ref> and the laws were revoked in May 2019.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/05/asia/brunei-lgbt-death-penalty-intl/index.html Brunei backs down on gay sex death penalty after international backlash]</ref>


==Contraception (Birth Control)==
==Contraception (Birth Control)==
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==List of Additional Resources==
==List of Additional Resources==


* [http://www.moh.gov.bn/Pages/Home.aspx Ministry of Health]
* Click [https://www.equaldex.com/region/brunei here] to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Brunei. Please note that, as of May 2018, homosexuality is illegal and, if found to be homosexual, someone may face imprisonment as punishment, according to the Penal Code of Brunei. It is illegal to change your gender as well. There are no legal protections against housing or employment discrimination for LGBTQ people. Conversion therapy is not banned.
* Click [https://www.equaldex.com/region/brunei here] to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Brunei. Please note that, as of May 2018, homosexuality is illegal and, if found to be homosexual, someone may face imprisonment as punishment, according to the Penal Code of Brunei. It is illegal to change your gender as well. There are no legal protections against housing or employment discrimination for LGBTQ people. Conversion therapy is not banned.
* [http://evaw-global-database.unwomen.org/fr/countries/asia/brunei-darussalam/1985/the-council-of-women-of-brunei-darussalam The Council of Women of Brunei Darussalam]: "The Council of Women comprises of 13 national women's organizations representing the views and aspirations of all women in Brunei Darussalam with the main objective of improving the status of women in all areas such as education, economy, welfare, culture and social. The Council also strives for gender equality and the promotion of women's roles in national development." Address: 12, Simpang 32-669 Jalan Stadium Negara Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei. Phone: 673 340524. Fax: 673 340525
* [http://evaw-global-database.unwomen.org/fr/countries/asia/brunei-darussalam/1985/the-council-of-women-of-brunei-darussalam The Council of Women of Brunei Darussalam]: "The Council of Women comprises of 13 national women's organizations representing the views and aspirations of all women in Brunei Darussalam with the main objective of improving the status of women in all areas such as education, economy, welfare, culture and social. The Council also strives for gender equality and the promotion of women's roles in national development." Address: 12, Simpang 32-669 Jalan Stadium Negara Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei. Phone: 673 340524. Fax: 673 340525
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