Jeanne Shaheen said "Today about 60 percent of all maternal deaths take place in humanitarian situations like refugee camps or areas that have been affected by conflict." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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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Discussing maternal health issues in humanitarian crises.

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