Abortion in Italy is legal, but finding one is hard
Alexandria Sage (AFP)
PREMIUM
Italy ● Tue, June 14, 2022
For 40 years, gynecologist Michele Mariano has been the only person performing abortions in Italy’s conservative Molise region.
He has delayed retiring twice because no one will replace him, many refusing to terminate pregnancies as conscientious objectors.
It’s an extreme example, but emblematic of a wider issue in Italy, where abortion up to 90 days after conception has been legal since 1978 — but many healthcare providers don’t offer them.
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