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Japan’s Health Ministry Mulls Wider Availability for Abortion Pill

August 6, 2024
Japan's Health Ministry Mulls Wider Availability for Abortion Pill

Japan’s Health Ministry is exploring the expansion of availability for the country’s first approved abortion pill, potentially allowing its use in clinics without inpatient facilities. Currently, the medication is restricted to hospitals with inpatient capabilities. This consideration follows a national […]

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Japan approves first abortion pill amid outcry, declining fertility rate

June 21, 2023
Japan approves first abortion pill amid outcry, declining fertility rate

The Japanese health ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill, which some sectors see as a victory for reproductive rights and women’s health. However, pro-life groups and conservatives continue to oppose the Ministry of Health’s pharmaceutical board’s approval of […]

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