Letters about Maternal Health

US preparing to destroy millions of dollars of healthcare supplies destined for Africa
Ann Pompelio
Published: 08/14/2025
An international organization, MSI Reproductive Choices, claims that the destruction of these healthcare products will result in 6.5 million unwanted pregnancies, 2.2 million abortions, 2.1 million unsafe abortions, and 21,700 maternal deaths. Read More
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Why I vote for the re-election of Phil Murphy
Maria Eva Dorigo
Published: 11/01/2021
Here in the US, unlike other developed countries, we have a high rate of maternal mortality, especially amongst people of color. 26 women every 100,000 died last year for pregnancy related complications here in NJ. A Black woman is seven times more likely to die of complications than a white woman. Did you know that thanks to Tammy, Phil Murphy and the tireless work of health officials Murphy signed into law the Universal Home Nurse Visitation Program for Newborns. Read More
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