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DOHA: Minister of Labour HE DrAli bin Smaikh Al Marri chaired the 61st coordination meeting of the Ministers of Labour of the GCC countries, on the sidelines of the 'Doha...

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri chaired the 61st coordination meeting of the Ministers of Labour of the GCC countries,...

Haven of hope: Namibian maternity waiting home reduces risks for young mothers-to-be

OPUWO, Kunene Region—Expecting her first child this month, Karikikuta van der Merve, 18, found herself in a predicament. Her tender age placed her at a higher risk of complications during childbirth. She needed to be close to medical assistance, yet her village, Ehomba, is situated far from the nearest hospital.