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The rhetoric surrounding international development and global health (definitely including maternal health) often refers to simple solutions, particularly low-cost simple solutions. Karen Grepin, a professor at NYU, challenges this rhetoric and argues that what may appear cheap and simple at … Continue reading

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Morocco has been making strides in reducing its maternal mortality ratio over the past few years. In 2000, the MMR stood at 262 deaths per 100,000 live births, while in 2008 it was 124, a reduction of over 50%. Since … Continue reading

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