Working together to reduce maternal and infant mortality
The launch of the Campaign to Accelerate the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality in Madagascar (CARMMA) took place on September 15, 2014 at the covered stadium Mahamasina, under the High Patronage of the Prime Minister Head of Government, Minister of Public Health Doctor KOLO Roger and under the High Sponsorship of the wife of the President of the Mrs. RAJAONARIMAMPIANINA Voahangy
"This opportunity to launch CARMMA is that now we do not dwell on the causes and reasons for maternal mortality rates in Madagascar, but rather to mobilize ourselves on the importance of this cause with all the Malagasy Government, the National Assembly, the religious and traditional leaders, and I would like to remind conference that we had in April with more than 150 traditional leaders because some traditional and cultural practices have their share in maternal mortality. They pledged to do something and we are following their recommendations," said Ms. Agathe Lawson, UNFPA Representative in Madagascar.
CARMMA will last from September 15 to December 31, 2014. This campaign sets a goal to mobilise livelihoods at all levels to improve maternal and child health in Madagascar in order to achieve an increase in the use of quality health services, including those related to reproductive health, which are essential for the reduction of Maternal and Infant Mortality.
