An alternative to surgical abortions is now readily available and the costs covered at hospitals and health hubs in Yukon.
It will be easier to access medical abortion medication after YTG lowers some of the existing barriers.
In partnership with the Yukon Hospital Corporation, the territorial gov't is now offering universal coverage of Mifegymiso, the medication used for medical abortions.
The 2 part medication can terminate a pregnancy up to 9 weeks’ gestation.
Mifegymiso is often preferable to surgical abortions, but the high retail cost makes it inaccessible for many patients.
The Yukon Medical Association and Yukon Registered Nurses Association released a statement saying they are in full support of universal coverage of Mifegymiso in Yukon. Adding "This is very welcome news following an encouraging trend towards safe access for women to this medication across nearly the whole country now."
Use of Mifegymiso requires follow-up with the prescribing physician. For this reason, coverage will be based out of hub communities with full-time, resident physicians – Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Dawson City and Watson Lake.
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