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Obstetricians urge government to classify maternity care as emergency under SHA

Maternal health experts are urging the government to classify pregnancy and childbirth as emergencies under SHA, warning that upfront annual contributions are delaying access to specialist care and putting mothers and babies at risk.

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Obstetricians urge government to classify maternity care as emergency under SHA

Maternal health experts are urging the government to classify pregnancy and childbirth as emergencies under SHA, warning that upfront annual contributions are delaying access to specialist care and putting mothers and babies at risk.

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