We Can Stop Maternal Deaths Without Spending a Lot Of Money
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In 2010, Melinda Gates announced a $1.5 billion grant program from her foundation. The money was to be used for ensuring expecting mothers in poor countries could receive in-hospital care during their pregnancy and at the time of labor. Gates said the perception that we’re “powerless” to do much about it was incorrect. “The truth is, we can prevent most of these deaths—and at a stunningly low cost—if we take action now,” she said. Melinda Gates believes her foundation with the help of doctors, researchers, government bodies, and other organizations, can continue to drastically decrease the rate at which mother’s die during pregnancy and childbirth and for pennies on the dollar.
