Misoprostol for the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage in Mozambique: an analysis of the interface between human rights, maternal health and development

Misoprostol for the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage in Mozambique: an analysis of the interface between human rights, maternal health and development

Abstract Background Mozambique has high maternal mortality which is compounded by limited human resources for health, weak access to health services, and poor development indicators. In 2011, the Mozambique Ministry of Health (MoH) approved the distribution of misoprostol for the prevention of post-...

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Main Authors: Karen Hobday, Anthony B. Zwi, Caroline Homer, Renae Kirkham, Jennifer Hulme, Páscoa Zualo Wate, Ndola Prata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC International Health and Human Rights
Subjects:
Post-partum haemorrhage
Maternal health
Human rights
Development
Mozambique
Right to health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12914-020-00229-9

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