Haiti Making Strides To Lower Maternal Mortality Through Improved Education, Access To Health Services

The Lancet: Haiti’s push for safe motherhood
“Haiti has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Americas, but it is hopeful that several recent initiatives [– including midwife training and improved access to birth clinics and birth control –] will begin to change the situation…” (Huber, 8/15).

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