Colombia: Improving Medical Care for Mothers and Babies

May 4, 2010

After five years working in the maternity ward of the only hospital of its kind in Choco department, Colombia, MSF is handing over the ward to the hospital. MSF succeeded in increasing the quality and volume of activities and reducing maternal mortality. There is a commitment from the hospital to continue with the services MSF has implemented.

 

 

Tags: Colombia, Women's Health, Maternal Health, Ob/Gyn, Paediatric Care

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