In keeping with our July theme of "freedom" I couldn't resist sharing this riveting New York Times article that outline's Sierra Leone's recent government decision to waive the medical fees for pregnant women and small children. This progressive conclusion is saving the lives of women and children across Sierra Leone by giving them the opportunity to seek the medical assistance they desperately need, but could not afford!
The measurable outcomes of these free services have been nothing short of astounding! Since this program has become available, “Sierra Leone has seen a 214 percent increase in the number of children under 5 getting care at health facilities, a 61 percent decrease in mortality rates in difficult pregnancy cases at health clinics, and an 85 percent drop in the malaria fatality rate for children treated in hospitals.”
I encourage you read this wonderful article and reflect on some of the little freedoms we tend to take for granted!
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Menila
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I thought this was a great article that shows when you make healthcare accessible, people use it and lives improve. Not just in Africa, but also in the United States. I think a great example is the dental clinics that are hosted throughout the country. They have thousands of people stand in line-- and they start lining up at 2 am!
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