Second trimester abortion law globally: actuality, trends and recommendations

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Namibia
Law, Regulations The Abortion and Sterilization Act, 1975, as amended through 1982.
Indications Life, physical or mental health, unlawful carnal intercourse, fetal impairment
Time limit ns
Providers Medical practitioner.
Location of Services State-controlled institution or an institution designated in writing for the purpose by the Minister.
Key: a = any time; v = viability; ns = not specified; unclear = all regulations were not available for analysis; weeks = number of weeks of pregnancy"