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Sexual health · Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception: what to do after unprotected sex
If a condom broke, you missed birth-control pills, or you had unprotected sex — emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy if taken within 5 days.
Reviewed by Dr. Hanna Alemayehu · MD, MPH
Last reviewed 6 September 2026

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Sexual health · Contraception
Family planning: choosing when to have children
Modern contraception is safe, free at government health centres, and lets you space or limit pregnancies. Learn about the methods available in Ethiopia.
Reviewed by Dr. Hanna Alemayehu · MD, MPH
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Sexual health · Testing & prevention
HIV testing: what to expect and why it matters
HIV testing in Ethiopia is free, fast, and confidential. Knowing your status protects you and the people you love — and treatment today means a normal, healthy life.
Reviewed by Dr. Hanna Alemayehu · MD, MPH
Last reviewed 5 September 2026 · አማርኛ
Sexual health · Vaccinations
HPV vaccine: preventing cervical cancer for the next generation
Cervical cancer kills more Ethiopian women than any other cancer. Two doses of the HPV vaccine at ages 9-14 prevent it. Free in government schools and health centres.
Reviewed by Dr. Hanna Alemayehu · MD, MPH
Last reviewed 6 September 2026