By Jennifer Delgado Urueta | Executive director
In Panama, in the year 2021, 42 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum; 2 of them were teenagers aged 15 to 19.
APLAFA's Maternal and Infant Care Project contributes to preventing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality by addressing the most common causes, such as the lack of access to prenatal care consultations, due to structural situations like poverty and inequality.
Through the project, APLAFA provides pregnant women with:
In the case of newborns, APLAFA provides pediatric care for the first three months, general exams, and early stimulation appointments if needed.
This project aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 3, as it prevents maternal mortality and preventable deaths of newborns, giving women the opportunity to have a safe pregnancy; Goal 5, as it ensures women's access to sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning; and Goal 10, as it fulfills the mission of leaving no one behind.
Since its inception to date, the APLAFA's Maternal and Infant Care Project has benefited 13 women and their babies from four provinces in the country: Chiriquí, Veraguas, Colón, and Panama Oeste.
APLAFA is a non-profit non-governmental organization that has been operating since 1965, with the mission of contributing to improving the quality of life in the Republic of Panama by offering excellent sexual and reproductive health and education services, defending and promoting sexual and reproductive rights. In the last 5 years, APLAFA has provided 1.5 million health and educational services, directly impacting 218,034 people.
With your support, we can continue to ensure safe motherhood in Panama.
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