Photo exhibition spotlights safe motherhood

The Ministry of Health last week hosted a three-day photographic exhibition at the National Library to heighten awareness of and celebrate the 24th anniversary of the Safe Motherhood Initiative (SMI).

According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release, Amanda Richards, who is a maternal health care-giver, won the national competition highlighting safe motherhood after a regional contest was held. The photos depicted scenes of safe motherhood in various parts of the world.

Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy emphasised that Guyana is committed to and confident of achieving Millennium Development Goals Four and Five, which address the