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23 May 2012
   
 
 
Article by: Creamer Media Reporter
 
 
 
 
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At a Crossroads: Sierra Leone’s free health care policy - 653 KB
 

More than a year after the launch of the Free Health Care Initiative, pregnant women and girls in Sierra Leone continue to face serious challenges in accessing the drugs and medical care crucial for safe pregnancy and childbirth, Amnesty International said.

Under the Initiative, all pregnant women and lactating mothers should receive free treatment at government-run health facilities. However, a new Amnesty International report, At a Crossroads: Sierra Leone’s Free Health Care Policy, reveals that many of these women are being asked to pay for drugs, which they cannot afford.

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