Maternal deaths higher among rural women
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Mahalapye District Health Management Team (DHMT) representative, Matsae Balosang told a workshop on ending preventable maternal deaths recently, that women in rural areas were particularly susceptible due to lack of access to medical help. Women living in remote areas continue to lose their lives while giving birth, she said.
Balosang revealed that 99% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...