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A mother’s death costs the family dear

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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

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IRIN

Publication Date

18 April 2014

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Maternal mortality takes a clear physical and emotional toll on families worldwide, but what’s the economic cost? ICRW research on the high economic cost of maternal mortality in Kenya is featured in IRIN’s article on how important maternal health is to families and economies.

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