HIV/AIDS maternal deaths on the decline
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
The report states that HIV and AIDS related maternal deaths dropped to 1.4 percent of all maternal deaths in 2012 from 10.2 percent in 2008.
The Botswana Maternal Mortality Ratio report indicates that the most common cause of maternal mortality in 2012 was immediate postpartum haemorrhage, or excessive bleeding, with 12 cases, followed by gestational pregnancy induced hypertension with seven cases each.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...