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Regional Study Exposes Widespread Informal Payments and 'Connections' in Balkan Maternity Wards
A regional study has revealed that over half of women in Bosnia and Serbia have used "private connections" and nearly half reported making informal payments to ensure adequate care during childbirth. The findings highlight systemic issues within maternity healthcare in the region.
12 Apr, 11:29 — 12 Apr, 11:31
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n1-serbia2h ago
Regional study reveals high rates of informal payments and use of "connections" in Serbian maternity wards
Over half of women in Serbia have utilized "private connections," and nearly half report giving money to ensure adequate care during childbirth, accor
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Regional study reveals high rates of informal payments and use of "connections" in Bosnian maternity wards
Over half of women in Bosnia have utilized "private connections," and nearly half report giving money to ensure adequate care during childbirth, accor
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First report: n1-serbia · 12 Apr, 11:29|Full coverage: 2 · 2m|Window: 2m
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