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Maternal Healthcare in Mozambique: A Balance of Traditions and Institutions .

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In Mozambique, many expectant mothers struggle to access state maternal healthcare services. In fact, the government estimates that some 80% of Mozambicans use ‘traditional’ medicine as their primary form of healthcare. 
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This photo essay explores the complex landscape of the Mozambican healthcare system through the experiences of health workers and the mothers they support.

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