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In Kenya, you can | In Kenya, you can purchase condoms and birth control pills at pharmacies without a prescription.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> However, for other forms of birth control, such as implants, injectables, and IUDs, you may need to directly visit a hospital or clinic to obtain them. | ||
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* [https://www.better2know.com/kenya/ Better2Know Kenya]: Multiple locations in Nairobi. "Having an STI test can be a worrying time. Better2Know are experts in sexual health. We help people like you every year to get fast results and help them get treated, if they test positive. We test for a wide range of STIs including: HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and some infections you may not have heard of such as: ureaplasma, mycoplasma, gardenerella and trichomonas. You can test for these infections individually or choose one of our screens or profiles." | * [https://www.better2know.com/kenya/ Better2Know Kenya]: Multiple locations in Nairobi. "Having an STI test can be a worrying time. Better2Know are experts in sexual health. We help people like you every year to get fast results and help them get treated, if they test positive. We test for a wide range of STIs including: HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and some infections you may not have heard of such as: ureaplasma, mycoplasma, gardenerella and trichomonas. You can test for these infections individually or choose one of our screens or profiles." | ||
* [http://www.mariestopes.or.ke/sti-hiv-testing Marie Stopes Kenya]: "At MSK you will have a confidential consultation with a nurse who will discuss your concerns and recommend any tests. We recommend making an appointment for a comprehensive sexual health screening with includes HIV and STI testing for both women and men, as well as a pap smear for women. Marie Stopes has 23 centres across Kenya, to make an appointment for an HIV test, STI screening or comprehensive sexual health screening book online or call us toll free 0800 720005." | * [http://www.mariestopes.or.ke/sti-hiv-testing Marie Stopes Kenya]: "At MSK you will have a confidential consultation with a nurse who will discuss your concerns and recommend any tests. We recommend making an appointment for a comprehensive sexual health screening with includes HIV and STI testing for both women and men, as well as a pap smear for women. Marie Stopes has 23 centres across Kenya, to make an appointment for an HIV test, STI screening or comprehensive sexual health screening book online or call us toll free 0800 720005." | ||
* [http://www.lancet.co.za/?page_id=4171 Pathologists Lancet Kenya]: You can order tests anonymously and receive results via email or mobile phone. "Pathologists Lancet | * [http://www.lancet.co.za/?page_id=4171 Pathologists Lancet Kenya]: You can order tests anonymously and receive results via email or mobile phone. "Pathologists Lancet Kenya is an ultramodern laboratory that was established in September 2009 and is now a leading independent laboratory in the region. It is part of the industry leading Lancet Group of Laboratories, founded over 60 years ago in South Africa and now with a presence in more than 14 countries across Africa including Uganda and Tanzania. Lancet Kenya has an extensive branch network with over 15 laboratories and patient service points across Kenya. We also serve clients through collaborative work with other laboratories and hospitals in all towns across the country." | ||
* Mathare Clinic: This clinic is included in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Global Clinic Directory, so they either provide HIV/AIDS testing or can refer you to a provider in your area. Address: Juja Road: Toward Moi Forces, past 1st Eastleigh Ave. on right, then past Oil Libya on right, then turn on next dirt road on your right, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: (+254) 702351204 | * Mathare Clinic: This clinic is included in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Global Clinic Directory, so they either provide HIV/AIDS testing or can refer you to a provider in your area. Address: Juja Road: Toward Moi Forces, past 1st Eastleigh Ave. on right, then past Oil Libya on right, then turn on next dirt road on your right, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: (+254) 702351204. | ||
* Parklands Clinic: This clinic is included in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Global Clinic Directory, so they either provide HIV/AIDS testing or can refer you to a provider in your area. Address: 3rd Parklnds Avenue Kusi Lane Plot 123, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: (+254) 722164353 | * Parklands Clinic: This clinic is included in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Global Clinic Directory, so they either provide HIV/AIDS testing or can refer you to a provider in your area. Address: 3rd Parklnds Avenue, Kusi Lane, Plot 123, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: (+254) 722164353. | ||
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In Kenya, the laws permit a 3-month maternity leave with full payment. For men, a 2-week paternity leave is permitted. Women cannot be released from work by employers due to their maternity status.<ref>[http://www.mywage.org/kenya/home/labour-laws/maternity-work/maternity-paternity-leave Maternity Leave: Kenya]</ref> | In Kenya, the laws permit a 3-month maternity leave with full payment. For men, a 2-week paternity leave is permitted. Women cannot be released from work by employers due to their maternity status.<ref>[http://www.mywage.org/kenya/home/labour-laws/maternity-work/maternity-paternity-leave Maternity Leave: Kenya]</ref> | ||
The maternal mortality rate (MMR) is 510 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to 2015 data. This MMR is ranked 19th in the world, meaning that there is a significant MMR problem in Kenya. <ref name=“cia_mmr”>[https://www.cia.gov/LIBRARY/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/353rank.html#IC CIA World Factbook - Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR)]</ref> | |||
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* [http://thenairobihosp.org/ Nairobi Hospital]: Performs abortions but very expensive - about $1000 (as of 2011). Address: Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi, Kenya, Hours: Open 24 hours, Phone: +254 20 2845000.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-kenya-backstreet-abortions-idUSTRE79O4XV20111025 Kenya backstreet abortions kill thousands each year]</ref> | * [http://thenairobihosp.org/ Nairobi Hospital]: Performs abortions but very expensive - about $1000 (as of 2011). Address: Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi, Kenya, Hours: Open 24 hours, Phone: +254 20 2845000.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-kenya-backstreet-abortions-idUSTRE79O4XV20111025 Kenya backstreet abortions kill thousands each year]</ref> | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/safe.choice.1 Aunty Jane Kenya Safe Choice]: Check out the Facebook page or email: kenyanwomenonwaves@gmail.com | * [https://www.facebook.com/safe.choice.1 Aunty Jane Kenya Safe Choice]: Check out the Facebook page or email: kenyanwomenonwaves@gmail.com | ||
* If you are interested in seeking an abortion outside of Kenya, abortions are legally available upon request in [[Mozambique]], [[South Africa]] and [[Tunisia]]. You can also find legal abortion providers upon request outside of Africa, in countries such as [[India]], [[Turkey]], [[Vietnam]] and many European countries. In the East African region, abortions are available in order preserve mental or physical health of the pregnant person (but not on request) in [[Eritrea]], [[Ethiopia]] and [[Seychelles]]. They are available for economic reasons in [[Zambia]]. | |||
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If you are pregnant and considering getting an abortion outside Kenya, you will need to consider the following costs: the processing of the visa and all relevant paperwork to the country where you plan to obtain an abortion, transportation to the country, hotel or accommodation costs in that country, cost of the abortion in the country, and the total amount of days you may need to be in the country both before and after the abortion, among other costs. | |||
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* FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICES: DIAL 999 | * FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICES: DIAL 999 | ||
* [https://covaw.or.ke/ Coalition on Violence Against Women]: "COVAW exists to champion the rights of women and girls to be free from all forms of violations." Phone: +254 722 594794 | |||
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