South Africa: Maternal Health Tops World Population Day Agenda

11 July 2007

Hartbeespoort Dam — The Government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) have called upon men to play a greater role in the global quest to improve "maternal health".

Men have been urged to protect women's health, and help in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases as well as promote the elimination of sexual violence.

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