Transportation for maternal emergencies in Tanzania
Schmid, Thomas|Kanenda, Omari|Ahluwalia, Indu|Kouletio, Michelle | Jan 1, 2004
Abstract
Inadequate health care and long delays in obtaining care during obstetric emergencies are major contributors to high maternal death rates in Tanzania. Formative research conducted in the Mwanza region identified several transportation-related reasons for delays in receiving assistance.