by Matt Stearmer | Jul 13, 2013 | Awareness, Country Profile, Improving Conditions
Despite revolutions, earthquakes, and a devastated economy, Haiti has reduced maternal health risks by nearly 50% since 1990. Maternal health in Haiti has been steadily improving for over two decades, despite numerous challenges and setbacks. In 1990 the maternal...
by Matt Stearmer | Jul 10, 2013 | Awareness, Country Profile, Worseing Conditions
Despite increased access to health care, maternal health risks are rising. Guyana has had a national action plan to address maternal health risks for many years now. The focus has been on increasing access to trained professionals throughout the country. This plan has...
by Matt Stearmer | Jul 10, 2013 | Awareness, Country Profile
Poor Maternal Health Outcomes Often Related to Geography, Infrastructure And Education1 Maternal Health outcomes in Guatemala are among the worst in the region (tied with Bolivia)2. Between 1990 and 2010, the maternal mortality rate has dropped from 240/100,000 live...
by Matt Stearmer | Jul 9, 2013 | Awareness, Country Profile, Worst Conditions
Maternal Health Issues: Women Living In Poverty And Rural Areas Are Systematically Excluded From Receiving Quality Care1 Maternal Health is precarious in Guinea-Bissau. This small West African nation has a dismal track record in providing care for women and mothers....
by Matt Stearmer | Jul 9, 2013 | Awareness, Country Profile
Poverty And Private Health Insurance Make Further Progress On Maternal Mortality Difficult Guinea has made unsteady progress in the last ten years towards improved maternal health services. While the maternal mortality ratio has been cut in half since 1990, the number...
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