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13Jan/11Off

MADAGASCAR: Maternal Mortality Reduction

Midi Madagaskaria reported on 13 January that UNFPA, through the Maternal Health Thematic Fund, has allocated $975,000 in 2010 to reduce maternal mortality. This amount was invested in Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC), family planning, and delivery assisted by qualified staff.  Since 2008, caesarian sections and contraceptive devices are provided without charge in public sector hospitals.

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