Ipas (Zambia)

Ipas has worked in Zambia since 2006, focusing on the broad goal of reducing abortion-related deaths and injuries. After an initial strategic assessment on abortion care and a multi-year study to introduce medical abortion (abortion with pills) in to Zambia’s public health facilities, Ipas has worked in partnership with government agencies to extend safe abortion services across the country. Ipas works with the Ministry of Health and other partners to improve women’s and girls’ access to safe abortion and contraceptive services, to train providers and pharmacists, to equip health-care facilities, and to mobilize youth and community partners to raise awareness about reproductive health and rights.