Nigeria Recruits Midwives to Save Lives

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Nigeria has one of the highest maternal death rates in the world and an ambitious plan to 'save one million lives' through health programs that target mothers and children. Officials say supporting midwives -- often the only medical specialists available to women in labor -- is a cornerstone of the program. But, as Heather Murdock reports for VOA from Abuja, midwives say they still need more resources.

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