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MHOs and Reproductive Health: Using Mutual Health Organizations to Promote Reproductive Health

In developing countries, a large proportion of maternal deaths linked to pregnancy and childbirth could be prevented by improved access to and use of reproductive health (RH) services. These services include family planning (FP) to reduce unplanned pregnancy, post-abortion care, prenatal interventions, training of birth attendants, and emergency obstetric care. Despite the fact that the advantages of RH programs are well known, expanding the use of RH and FP services remains a challenge.