

In 2002 the World Health Organization sponsored the REDUCE-ALIVE process in Mauritania to help the Ministry of Health and donors coordinate advocacy plans for improving maternal health. The Ministry also launched a project to reduce maternal mortality in Wilaya Region. To promote specific interventions, they conducted a national seminar on Islam and reproductive health, incorporating data and materials produced as part of the REDUCE process. In 2003, the First Lady of Mauritania inaugurated the first annual National Safe Motherhood Day.
REDUCE-ALIVE Presentation (412k)
2002 Version
REDUCE-ALIVE Script (44k)
2002 Version