New solution to Bangladesh health problems

Bangladesh has dramatically reduced the rate of mothers who die in childbirth, over the past 20 years. It’s mainly due to the advances in maternal health care in urban areas. Yet, many women in rural communities still lack access. But, mobile phones could be the answer. Voicemail and text service now being used to deliver healthcare to pregnant women in remote rural areas. Al Jazeera’s Maher Sattar reports from Hajipur.


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