International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 94, Issue 3 , Pages 254-261 , September 2006

Eliminating obstetric fistula: Progress in partnerships

  • F. Donnay

      Affiliations

    • United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Islamabad, Pakistan
  • ,
  • K. Ramsey

      Affiliations

    • United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), New York, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Mailing Address: 220 East 42nd St, Room 1738, New York, NY 10017, USA. Tel.: +1 212 297 5197; fax: +1 212 297 4915.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.04.005

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 94, Issue 3 , Pages 254-261 , September 2006