now let’s implement this everywhere… doctorswithoutborders: Yesterday, the government of Sierra Leone started implementing a policy of free healthcare for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under the age of five. “We are extremely happy that the Sierra Leone government has decided to stop asking pregnant women and children to pay for health care,” said Stuart Zimble, MSF’s Head of Mission in Sierra Leone. “In a country facing such enormous health issues, the increased use of health services must be a priority objective.” Sierra Leone 2009 © Emily Linendoll/MSF

now let’s implement this everywhere…

doctorswithoutborders:

Yesterday, the government of Sierra Leone started implementing a policy of free healthcare for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under the age of five. “We are extremely happy that the Sierra Leone government has decided to stop asking pregnant women and children to pay for health care,” said Stuart Zimble, MSF’s Head of Mission in Sierra Leone. “In a country facing such enormous health issues, the increased use of health services must be a priority objective.”

Sierra Leone 2009 © Emily Linendoll/MSF