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Jeanne Shaheen: “Today about 60 percent of all maternal deaths take place in humanitarian situations like refugee camps or areas that…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
Today about 60 percent of all maternal deaths take place in humanitarian situations like refugee camps or areas that have been affected by conflict.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Discussing maternal health issues in humanitarian crises.

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