Tuesday Oct 20, Maternal Healthcare. Journalism 516, 6:00 PM

Hey everyone, 

 In continuing with our month's focus on womens rights, tomorrows meeting will focus on maternal healthcare. 

 More than half a million die annually in childbirth, that's one death every minute. Globally, almost all cases of maternal mortality are preventable. About 74% of all maternal deaths could have been avoided had the women had access to proper treatment that would assist in birth complications.  Maternal mortality has until recently been a neglected issue. Currently 99% of these cases are plagueing low income countries like Sierra Leone, Peru and Nicaragua, and tomorrow we will discuss maternal healthcare issues in these regions. 

 Considering death on this scale is preventable, all measures should be taken by these governments to ensure sound policies that don't neglect, devalue and discriminate against women. Come out tomorrow to write action letters urging government officials in these countries to make a change. 

 Meeting are held Tuesday in Journalism Room 516 at 6:00 PM 

 Best,
 Nima Patel

Nimapt@uga.edu

Eli Tedesco

Lilae@uga.edu