Publication
Sep 2011
This paper looks at the maternal health situation in Afghanistan. It advocates maternal health investments since they save lives and are a cost-effective way to improve the overall health of the country. Additionally it suggests side effects such as increased legitimacy for the government through improved health care delivery and empowerment of women. The authors discuss how midwifery schools in Afghanistan could be supported, and also argue that building demand for maternal health services is an equal challenge in the traditional society.
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Author | Isobel Coleman, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon |
Series | CFR Working Papers |
Publisher | Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) |
Copyright | © 2011 Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) |