Prevention of Morbidity and Mortality from Induced and Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS : 2 We acknowledge with thanks the technical support and assistance of the following people and Organizations in the preparation for the seminar: Ms. Virginnia Kallianes and Dr. Nahid Toubia were particularly helpful in the Population Council in technical matters and in making suggestions on the format of the Meeting. We are also grateful to Professor Lawrence Adeokun f or playing a significant role in the conceptualisation and organisation of the seminar.
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