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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
In Egypt, 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 | In Egypt, 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, Egypt 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, 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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You should be able to buy contraceptives at most pharmacies. Brand name medications are often available at reduced prices. It's common for pharmacists in Cairo to speak some English. While almost all pharmacies will work, here are some bigger name pharmacies that you can trust: | You should be able to buy contraceptives at most pharmacies. Brand name medications are often available at reduced prices. It's common for pharmacists in Cairo to speak some English. While almost all pharmacies will work, here are some bigger name pharmacies that you can trust: | ||
* [http://seifgroup.com/pharmacies/index.php Seif Pharmacies] | *[http://seifgroup.com/pharmacies/index.php Seif Pharmacies] | ||
* [https://elezabypharmacy.com/en/store-locator/ Ezaby] | *[https://elezabypharmacy.com/en/store-locator/ Ezaby] | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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For some thought around EC in Egypt, check out this blog post: [http://savageminds.org/2008/12/15/why-is-there-no-official-ec-fatwa-in-egypt/ "Why is there no official EC fatwa in Egypt?"] | For some thought around EC in Egypt, check out this blog post: [http://savageminds.org/2008/12/15/why-is-there-no-official-ec-fatwa-in-egypt/ "Why is there no official EC fatwa in Egypt?"] | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | === What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Legally, you need a prescription to get dedicated EC in Egypt. But some pharmacists may give it out without a prescription. This doctor prescribes EC for about ₫375835: [http://www.whatclinic.com/obstetrics-gynaecology/egypt/gizeh/dr-magued-adel-aziz-mikhail Dr Magued Adel Aziz Mikhail]: Address: 15 Charles De Gaulle Street opposite Giza Zoo, 5th floor flat 52 Above Ragab sons Supermarket, Giza. Phone: 00 20 122 444 0597. | *Legally, you need a prescription to get dedicated EC in Egypt. But some pharmacists may give it out without a prescription. This doctor prescribes EC for about ₫375835: [http://www.whatclinic.com/obstetrics-gynaecology/egypt/gizeh/dr-magued-adel-aziz-mikhail Dr Magued Adel Aziz Mikhail]: Address: 15 Charles De Gaulle Street opposite Giza Zoo, 5th floor flat 52 Above Ragab sons Supermarket, Giza. Phone: 00 20 122 444 0597. | ||
* If you want dedicated emergency contraception (the morning after pill), you can find progestin-only pills in Egypt. For these pills, you take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex. The brands you'll find may be Contraplan II (this is a brand produced in Egypt by DKT Egypt) and Postinor-2 (this is an international brand produced by many labs).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | *If you want dedicated emergency contraception (the morning after pill), you can find progestin-only pills in Egypt. For these pills, you take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex. The brands you'll find may be Contraplan II (this is a brand produced in Egypt by DKT Egypt) and Postinor-2 (this is an international brand produced by many labs).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular birth control pills as replacement EC. To do this, you can take progestin-only pills, such as Microlut (take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex). You can also take progestin-estrogen combined pills but you must remember that, in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. You can take Primovlar (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later. You can also take Microvlar or Nordette (for these, take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | *If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular birth control pills as replacement EC. To do this, you can take progestin-only pills, such as Microlut (take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex). You can also take progestin-estrogen combined pills but you must remember that, in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. You can take Primovlar (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later. You can also take Microvlar or Nordette (for these, take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* You can also get an IUD to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. | *You can also get an IUD to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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====Testing Facilities==== | ====Testing Facilities==== | ||
* [http://www.nbts.gov.eg/ National Blood Service]: This is the government-run blood testing service. Address: 51 Wezaret El Zeraa St. Agouza, Giza, Inside National Organization For Drug & Control Research, Toll Free Call: 0800-1110111, Phone Number: 19447, 02-37620202, 02-37613117 | *[http://www.nbts.gov.eg/ National Blood Service]: This is the government-run blood testing service. Address: 51 Wezaret El Zeraa St. Agouza, Giza, Inside National Organization For Drug & Control Research, Toll Free Call: 0800-1110111, Phone Number: 19447, 02-37620202, 02-37613117 | ||
* Check city pages for local recommendations, like the [[Cairo]] page. | * Check city pages for local recommendations, like the [[Cairo]] page. | ||
====Support==== | ====Support==== | ||
* [http://www.unicef.org/egypt/ UNICEF Egypt] | *[http://www.unicef.org/egypt/ UNICEF Egypt] | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs === | ||
==Medications & Vaccines== | ==Medications & Vaccines== | ||
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In Egypt, women typically use pads and know very little about tampons. There is a myth that tampons take your virginity or that they're extremely uncomfortable. Other women think they can't urinate if they wear tampons. Read more in this [http://whatwomenwant-mag.com/2016/01/13/dear-egyptian-girls-tampons-wont-take-your-virginity article]. | In Egypt, women typically use pads and know very little about tampons. There is a myth that tampons take your virginity or that they're extremely uncomfortable. Other women think they can't urinate if they wear tampons. Read more in this [http://whatwomenwant-mag.com/2016/01/13/dear-egyptian-girls-tampons-wont-take-your-virginity article]. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It === | ||
In Egypt, pads are easy to find. But tampons are not commonly used by Egyptian women. If you do want tampons, you may be able to find them at Metro Markets (see this [https://www.google.com.vn/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=metro+supermarket+cairo&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=30040191,31248622,4203&tbm=lcl&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:4 link] for locations), where they come in packs of 12 (regular absorbency) with cardboard applicators. There's a chance that they'll also be at certain pharmacies or Carrefour (since it is an international chain). You can also purchase menstrual products online and pay in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) -- check out [http://eg.pricena.com/en/personal-care/personal-care-for-women/feminine-hygiene this link] for an example. | In Egypt, pads are easy to find. But tampons are not commonly used by Egyptian women. If you do want tampons, you may be able to find them at Metro Markets (see this [https://www.google.com.vn/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=metro+supermarket+cairo&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=30040191,31248622,4203&tbm=lcl&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:4 link] for locations), where they come in packs of 12 (regular absorbency) with cardboard applicators. There's a chance that they'll also be at certain pharmacies or Carrefour (since it is an international chain). You can also purchase menstrual products online and pay in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) -- check out [http://eg.pricena.com/en/personal-care/personal-care-for-women/feminine-hygiene this link] for an example. | ||
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Tampons should be around 45 Egyptian Pounds. | Tampons should be around 45 Egyptian Pounds. | ||
==Gynecological Exams== | ==Gynecological Exams == | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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Here's a list of the main hospitals in Egypt: | Here's a list of the main hospitals in Egypt: | ||
* [http://www.gohar-hospital.com/ Gohar Hospital & Women’s Health Clinic]: 25 Abd El Aziz Saoud St.
Manial Roda, Cairo, 11451, Egypt | *[http://www.gohar-hospital.com/ Gohar Hospital & Women’s Health Clinic]: 25 Abd El Aziz Saoud St.
Manial Roda, Cairo, 11451, Egypt | ||
* Cairo Medical Centre: Tel: + 20 2 450 9800, Address: 4 Abou Obaida, Al Bakry, Roxy, Helioplis | *Cairo Medical Centre: Tel: + 20 2 450 9800, Address: 4 Abou Obaida, Al Bakry, Roxy, Helioplis | ||
* City Medical Clinic: Tel: +20 238 571 591, Address: Hadaeq Al Ahram, 427N, Entrance 4 (Mena) | *City Medical Clinic: Tel: +20 238 571 591, Address: Hadaeq Al Ahram, 427N, Entrance 4 (Mena) | ||
* Cleopatra Hospital: Tel: + 20 2 414 3931, Address: 39 Cleopatra Street, Salah El Din Square, Helioplis | *Cleopatra Hospital: Tel: + 20 2 414 3931, Address: 39 Cleopatra Street, Salah El Din Square, Helioplis | ||
* As-Salam International Hospital: Tel: + 20 2 303 0501, Address: Cornich El Nile, Maadi | *As-Salam International Hospital: Tel: + 20 2 303 0501, Address: Cornich El Nile, Maadi | ||
* Hawwa International/Egyptian British Hospital: Tel: +20 2 760 9258, Address: 25 Mohammed el Gaimini Street | *Hawwa International/Egyptian British Hospital: Tel: +20 2 760 9258, Address: 25 Mohammed el Gaimini Street | ||
* Integrated Clinic: Tel: + 20 2 653 5553, Address: 59 Abdelmonem Road, El Mohandeseen | *Integrated Clinic: Tel: + 20 2 653 5553, Address: 59 Abdelmonem Road, El Mohandeseen | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==Pregnancy== | ==Pregnancy == | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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'''Warning''': Some underground abortion doctors in Egypt expect sexual favors performed by their patients. Read [http://www.clarionproject.org/analysis/egypt-have-sex-me-or-i-wont-give-you-abortion this article] for personal stories. | '''Warning''': Some underground abortion doctors in Egypt expect sexual favors performed by their patients. Read [http://www.clarionproject.org/analysis/egypt-have-sex-me-or-i-wont-give-you-abortion this article] for personal stories. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | === What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://www.efpa-eg.net/ Egyptian Family Planning Association (EFPA)]: This has been recommended by Women on Waves. Address: 24 A Anwar El - Mufty St, Apt.12 & 13 ( Behind Tiba Mall ) Nasr City , Cairo , 24 A Anwar El - Mufty St, Tel: +2000 20 2 402 7852 , 00 20 2 4028458, Fax: +2000 20 2 4031240 | *[http://www.efpa-eg.net/ Egyptian Family Planning Association (EFPA)]: This has been recommended by Women on Waves. Address: 24 A Anwar El - Mufty St, Apt.12 & 13 ( Behind Tiba Mall ) Nasr City , Cairo , 24 A Anwar El - Mufty St, Tel: +2000 20 2 402 7852 , 00 20 2 4028458, Fax: +2000 20 2 4031240 | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs === | ||
In 2004, a professional and safe medical abortion in a clinic cost around $460. Cheaper abortions in less sanitary and advanced facilities could be found for $150 in 2004.<ref>[http://womensenews.org/2004/04/abortions-are-illegal-and-common-egypt/ Abortions Are Illegal and Common in Egypt]</ref> | In 2004, a professional and safe medical abortion in a clinic cost around $460. Cheaper abortions in less sanitary and advanced facilities could be found for $150 in 2004.<ref>[http://womensenews.org/2004/04/abortions-are-illegal-and-common-egypt/ Abortions Are Illegal and Common in Egypt]</ref> | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* General number for the police, Cairo: 122 | *General number for the police, Cairo: 122 | ||
* Number for the tourist police hotline, Cairo: 126 | *Number for the tourist police hotline, Cairo: 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=== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://www.mohp.gov.eg/ Ministry of Health] | *[http://www.mohp.gov.eg/ Ministry of Health] | ||
* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/egypt Egyptian Family Planning Association]: Egyptian Family Planning Association: "Though there is still a long way to go with regard to the risk of maternal and child mortality, Egypt’s sexual and reproductive health (SRH) statistics are improving year on year and the Egyptian Family Planning Association (EFPA) has been at the heart of driving improvements. It has done so through service delivery (complementing government services) and a concerted programme of advocacy to high-level policy makers. EFPA is the Egyptian government’s primary partner in SRH, and it co-ordinates the delivery of family planning services by other voluntary organizations. Additionally, EFPA is a lead partner in the National Population Commission’s ongoing initiative to increase contraceptive prevalence across the country." | *[https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/egypt Egyptian Family Planning Association]: Egyptian Family Planning Association: "Though there is still a long way to go with regard to the risk of maternal and child mortality, Egypt’s sexual and reproductive health (SRH) statistics are improving year on year and the Egyptian Family Planning Association (EFPA) has been at the heart of driving improvements. It has done so through service delivery (complementing government services) and a concerted programme of advocacy to high-level policy makers. EFPA is the Egyptian government’s primary partner in SRH, and it co-ordinates the delivery of family planning services by other voluntary organizations. Additionally, EFPA is a lead partner in the National Population Commission’s ongoing initiative to increase contraceptive prevalence across the country." | ||
* Click [https://www.equaldex.com/region/egypt here] to learn about LGBTQ rights in Egypt. It is important to note that homosexuality is illegal in Egypt. | *Click [https://www.equaldex.com/region/egypt here] to learn about LGBTQ rights in Egypt. It is important to note that homosexuality is illegal in Egypt. | ||
* [https://harassmap.org/en Harass Map]: "HarassMap is an award winning volunteer-based initiative founded in late 2010. We are working to engage all of Egyptian society to create an environment that does not tolerate sexual harassment." | *[https://harassmap.org/en Harass Map]: "HarassMap is an award winning volunteer-based initiative founded in late 2010. We are working to engage all of Egyptian society to create an environment that does not tolerate sexual harassment." | ||
* [http://www.adew.org/ The Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women]: Founded in 1987 to empower Egyptian women. Has micro-loan programs, free legal assistance, literacy programs, etc. Also manages Beit Hawa (see below). | * [http://www.adew.org/ The Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women]: Founded in 1987 to empower Egyptian women. Has micro-loan programs, free legal assistance, literacy programs, etc. Also manages Beit Hawa (see below). | ||
* Beit Hawa (the House of Eve): an autonomous women's shelter. Here's an [https://en.qantara.de/content/beit-hawa-womens-refuge-in-egypt-shelter-from-domestic-violence article] on them. Managed by [http://www.adew.org/www/?act=tp&ct=4&tpid=38 The Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women] - contact the association for info. | * Beit Hawa (the House of Eve): an autonomous women's shelter. Here's an [https://en.qantara.de/content/beit-hawa-womens-refuge-in-egypt-shelter-from-domestic-violence article] on them. Managed by [http://www.adew.org/www/?act=tp&ct=4&tpid=38 The Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women] - contact the association for info. | ||
* [http://www.en.mosharka.org/ The Egyptian Association for Community Participation Enhancement]: This organization focuses on gender equality programs, democracy development, and human rights education. Address: 24 Hussein Hegazi st, Down-Town – Cairo, Tel: (+202) 279 304 35, E-mail Address: info@mosharka.org; cpe_eg@yahoo.com | *[http://www.en.mosharka.org/ The Egyptian Association for Community Participation Enhancement]: This organization focuses on gender equality programs, democracy development, and human rights education. Address: 24 Hussein Hegazi st, Down-Town – Cairo, Tel: (+202) 279 304 35, E-mail Address: info@mosharka.org; cpe_eg@yahoo.com | ||
* [http://ecwronline.org/ The Egyptian Center for Women's Rights]: "Committed to improving the political and legal status of women since 1996." Has successfully lobbied for legislative changes, fights street harassment, helps women obtain ID cards and register to vote. Address: Engineers Towers, 2nd Tower, 20th Floor, flat No. 3, Maadi, Cairo Egypt. Tel : +202 527-1397, +202 528-2176, Fax : +202 528-2175. | *[http://ecwronline.org/ The Egyptian Center for Women's Rights]: "Committed to improving the political and legal status of women since 1996." Has successfully lobbied for legislative changes, fights street harassment, helps women obtain ID cards and register to vote. Address: Engineers Towers, 2nd Tower, 20th Floor, flat No. 3, Maadi, Cairo Egypt. Tel : +202 527-1397, +202 528-2176, Fax : +202 528-2175. | ||
* [http://nazra.org/ Nazra]: Focuses on feminism and gender awareness, especially among youth | *[http://nazra.org/ Nazra]: Focuses on feminism and gender awareness, especially among youth | ||
* [http://www.wmf.org.eg/ Women and Memory Forum]: Works to combat negative representations of Arab women. Conducts research, advocacy, etc. Has a Gender Education Workshop. | * [http://www.wmf.org.eg/ Women and Memory Forum]: Works to combat negative representations of Arab women. Conducts research, advocacy, etc. Has a Gender Education Workshop. | ||
* [http://www.el-karama.org/content/egypt Karama]: NGO created in Cairo that collaborates with activists throughout Middle East and North Africa. "Karama held its first national workshop in Cairo in 2005. It brought together 35 Egyptian NGOs to discuss the problem of violence against women in Egypt, what Egyptian civil society has been doing to address it until now, and how the new Karama approach might amplify these efforts. Since that first meeting, Karama’s focus on women’s dignity, on the society-wide impact of violence against women, and on grassroots-led collaborative efforts to end violence has continued to resonate. The majority of groups that participated in the national workshop have stayed on to become the core of Karama’s network in Egypt, and to build a social movement for a life free of violence against women." | *[http://www.el-karama.org/content/egypt Karama]: NGO created in Cairo that collaborates with activists throughout Middle East and North Africa. "Karama held its first national workshop in Cairo in 2005. It brought together 35 Egyptian NGOs to discuss the problem of violence against women in Egypt, what Egyptian civil society has been doing to address it until now, and how the new Karama approach might amplify these efforts. Since that first meeting, Karama’s focus on women’s dignity, on the society-wide impact of violence against women, and on grassroots-led collaborative efforts to end violence has continued to resonate. The majority of groups that participated in the national workshop have stayed on to become the core of Karama’s network in Egypt, and to build a social movement for a life free of violence against women." | ||
* [http://www.bosla-egypt.info/en/issues/victims-of-human-trafficking Bosla Egypt]: Provides services for victims of human trafficking, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, women, refugees and asylum seekers. Email: contact@bosla-egypt.info | *[http://www.bosla-egypt.info/en/issues/victims-of-human-trafficking Bosla Egypt]: Provides services for victims of human trafficking, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, women, refugees and asylum seekers. Email: contact@bosla-egypt.info | ||
* [https://swegylgbtq.blog/ Solidarity with Egypt LGBT]: Nonprofit and campaign to reach out to LGBT movements and individuals worldwide about the LGBT issues in Egypt. إنها حملة للتواصل مع الجمعيات و الأفراد المتضامنين مع حقوق مختلفي الميول الجنسية و الجند… You can also reach them on their [https://www.facebook.com/swelgbtq/ Facebook page] or [https://twitter.com/swelgbtq/ Twitter]. | *[https://swegylgbtq.blog/ Solidarity with Egypt LGBT]: Nonprofit and campaign to reach out to LGBT movements and individuals worldwide about the LGBT issues in Egypt. إنها حملة للتواصل مع الجمعيات و الأفراد المتضامنين مع حقوق مختلفي الميول الجنسية و الجند… You can also reach them on their [https://www.facebook.com/swelgbtq/ Facebook page] or [https://twitter.com/swelgbtq/ Twitter]. | ||
==References== | ==References == | ||
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