South Africa: Gauteng Is Becoming Safe for Pregnant Women

press release

The ratio of maternal deaths in Gauteng's public health facilities has decreased from 167.7/100 000 live births in the period 2005/07 to 145/100 000 live births for the period 2008/10.

This is as a result of efforts by the department to reach the goal to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths in the province.

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