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Lanka a model in reproductive health
Sri Lanka shines as a model in reproductive health, a UN official said. Addressing the 37th Annual Academic Session of the Sri Lankan College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SLCOG) under the theme "Achieving Excellence in Reproductive Health" UNICEF Representative Ted Chaiban, said Sri Lanka was considered as a model, as it ranks high in reproductive health and had performed well to reduce maternal mortality rate (per 100,000 of the population) from 1,600 in the 1940s to 58 in 2003.

Chief Guest Prof. S. Arulkumaran , Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. George's Hospital, London said Sri Lanka had an excellent track record of maternal health due to the progressive social development policies of successive government and the contribution of medical and health workers.

SLOGC President Dr. Marlene Abeywardene delivering the keynote address said that poverty, over-population, lack of funds and facilities were the main obstacles faced by those in the foetal medicine.

She told the session which was held at the Continental Hotel in Colombo that the "Safe Motherhood Programme" undertaken by the SLCOG with the collaboration of UNICEF had been successful in creating public awareness among women.

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