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World Bank Launches Reproductive Health Action Plan

Source: http://www.eurongos.org

19.05.2010     On 11th May, the World Bank released a five-year action plan to aid developing countries reduce maternal and child mortality as well as to improve reproductive health rights and needs. The action plan outlines the current situation and the challenges involved in attaining sustainable results. It then proposes how the World Bank plans to use some of the $4.1 billion it has advocated to health this year. Initiatives include training health workers in accordance with geographical need, providing a reliable supply of contraceptives and strengthening links between other sectors such as education to ensure multifaceted and sustainable results. To read the action plan, click here.