May 20, 2011

report from Bangladesh

Just recently the government of Bangladesh produced a report with the amazing conclusion that maternal mortality in that country has dropped by 66% in the past ten years thanks to programs that are making prenatal care and delivery care more accessible to women. 


To see the full report, click here:
Bangladesh Maternal Mortality Report


One of the agencies that is helping make this difference is called BRAC. I'm hoping to visit with them someday and see first-hand the work they're doing in their maternal health programs. 


The women of Bangladesh have many obstacles to overcome, but there is huge promise in what's taking place.

~kate