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Reproductive Health Matters
An international journal on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Volume 12, 2004 - Issue sup24: Abortion law, policy and practice in transition
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An Assessment of Abortion Services in Public Health Facilities in Mozambique: Women’s and Providers’ Perspectives

Maria F GalloIpas, Chapel Hill NC, [email protected]
(Research and Evaluation Associate) ,
Hailemichael GebreselassieIpas Africa Alliance, Nairobi, Kenya
(Senior Regional Research Advisor for Africa) ,
Maria Teresa A VictorinoDepartment of Community Health, Family Health Division, Maputo, Mozambique
(Head of Family Planning Programme) ,
Martinho DgedgeMinistry of Health, Maputo, Mozambique
(Deputy National Director of Health) ,
Lilia JamisseMinistry of Health, Maputo, Mozambique
(Head of Family Planning Division) &
Cassimo BiqueSexual and Reproductive Health Technical Advisor, Ministry of Health, Maputo, Mozambique
(Research and Evaluation Associate)
Pages 218-226 | Published online: 27 Apr 2005

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