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Obstetric outcome following free maternal care at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane, Enugu, South-eastern Nigeria

E. C. EzugwuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Itukku-OzallaCorrespondence[email protected]
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H. OnahDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Itukku-Ozalla
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C. A. IyokeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Itukku-Ozalla
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F. O. EzugwuEnugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu State, Nigeria
Pages 409-412 | Published online: 31 May 2011

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