Summary

Palestine Public Health Law No. 20 of 2004.

Note:

• Public Health Law No. 20 of 2004 applicable in the West Bank and Gaza
• Article 4 stipulates that the Ministry shall give priority to the healthcare of women and children.
• Article 8 prohibits abortion unless it is necessary to save the pregnant women's life.

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Document Source)

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