Just over one in 10 GPs has signed up for abortion programme six years on

Most abortions are medical terminations, prescribed by GPs. However, just 483 GPs hold contracts for the service out of a workforce of around 4,600.  

Most abortions are medical terminations, prescribed by GPs. However, just 483 GPs hold contracts for the service out of a workforce of around 4,600.  

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 - 18:20
Niamh Griffin

Just over one in 10 general practitioners (GPs) have signed up to the HSE’s abortion programme six years after its introduction, leaving many areas still without access.

A HSE report has reviewed the first six years of the termination of pregnancy services in Ireland. 

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