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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
Generally speaking, Namibia is a country where health care options will vary widely, depending on someone's social status and geographic location. | Generally speaking, Namibia is a country where health care options will vary widely, depending on someone's social status, personal values, and geographic location. It is important to understand that the people of Namibia are generally religious, with the majority practicing some form of Christianity (80% to 90% of the population). Furthermore, much of the populace lives in rural areas. Certainly, in urban areas, like Windhoek, you can find higher quality and modern medical facilities, though these private facilities are not affordable to everyone. However, in more rural areas, women may depend on small clinics, which are run by the government or church associations, or sometimes traditional healers. In cities, there are many responsive and high-quality pharmacies, which sell a variety of contraceptive options, though most contraceptive methods, including birth control pills, do require a prescription. Furthermore, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are legal and, while some official sources may state that they are by prescription-only, they appear to be sold over-the-counter. The fertility rate, as of 2017, is 3.29 children born per woman.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2127rank.html#wa CIA World Factbook - COUNTRY COMPARISON :: TOTAL FERTILITY RATE]</ref> | ||
The country has struggled with an HIV epidemic, but it has shown progress in terms of increasing the number of people who know their status and are receiving treatment. There are many options related to STI tests, including self-test kits for HIV, as well as seeking tests at clinics and hospitals. Regarding menstrual products, pads/pantyliners and tampons can be found in urban pharmacies and markets. You can also find menstrual cups in certain pharmacies. For new mothers, maternity leave of 12 weeks is granted by law. Abortion is only legally permitted in certain circumstances, but it is not available upon request. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Namibia, the mortal mortality rate is 265 deaths/100,000 live births (2015 est.), which ranks it 44th in the world in terms of maternal mortality rates.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wa.html CIA World Factbook - Namibia]</ref> | In Namibia, under the Maternity leave, Sick leave and Death benefits Fund (MSD), all workers in Namibia can be eligible for maternity leave. The leave benefits provide 100% of basic wages up to N$13 000 for a maximum period of 12 weeks (3 months). The minimum wages should be N$300.00 per month, as of 2018. Maternity leave is also offered to domestic employees and people who are employed by small businesses.<ref>[https://www.ssc.org.na/funds/ Social Security Commission - MATERNITY SICK & DEATH BENEFIT FUND]</ref> | ||
The mortal mortality rate is 265 deaths/100,000 live births (2015 est.), which ranks it 44th in the world in terms of maternal mortality rates.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wa.html CIA World Factbook - Namibia]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||