In India, Gaps in Quality of Care Leave Women Seeking Sterilization Vulnerable
Category: WORLDPOST
Nearly six months ago, 16 women died - and scores more were hospitalized - after undergoing sterilization procedures in Chhattisgarh, India. Myriad factors contributed to this tragedy, including unsanitary conditions, potentially tainted drugs, clinic staff that was both overworked and under-qualified, and apathy from the health system as well as doctors and nurses.
By Pranita Achyut, ContributorIndia-based expert on reproductive and child health, HIV/AIDS,..., 2015-05-18