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Misoprostol for Safe Motherhood
One tablet, two life-saving indications
This 2010 article published in the African Journal of Midwifery presents an evaluation of the cases of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and need for additional interventions after the introduction of misoprostol for PPH in public facilities in Zanzibar.
Misoprostol for Postpartum Hemorrhage in Zanzibar
Evaluation and Policy Brief
In Zanzibar, the leading causes of maternal death are hemorrhage (28%) and pregnancy-induced hypertension (17%). Complications from unsafe abortion and miscarriage as well as obstructed labor are also important causes of maternal mortality.
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