Hello, my name is _____

I am calling today to ask NAM _____ (or Minister _____) to support a comprehensive and urgent call to action of the Maternal Health Crisis in The Gambia. Levels of maternal mortality in the Gambia are unacceptably high and are ranked among the highest in Africa, estimated at 597 per 100,000 live births and are higher in rural than in urban areas.

Gambian Women are experiencing delays in receiving prompt and adequate obstetric care at the hospital level. Lack of blood transfusions, basic medical supplies, lack of equipment, lack of trained personnel, and incompetence of the available staff among the biggest issues.  

I am urging you to bring this issue to the National Assembly immediately. We need a plan to end the unnecessary deaths of women giving birth in The Gambia. #SaveGambianWomen