Safe motherhood campaign launched

Safe motherhood campaign launched

SEMARANG: The Central Java administration has launched a safe
motherhood campaign in 253 districts in the hope of reducing the
maternal mortality rate, Antara reported on Tuesday.

Organizer Hartono, who is also vice governor, said the
campaign concentrated on raising public awareness of the need to
help mothers realize a safe pregnancy and labor.

Various private and government agencies will provide public
education on nutrition, early detection of pregnancy
irregularities and other related health care requirements.

Indonesia's maternal mortality rate is currently 390 per
100,000 live births. The aim is to reduce the figure to 80 per
100,000 live births by 2015. (swe)