Today, many women in poor countries suffer from reproductive ill-health. An EU-funded study worked to put an end to this by providing improved health services and intervention strategies in affected areas.
Illness associated with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) accounts for nearly 20 % of female health problems worldwide. Women in developing countries are at higher risk for SRH illnesses such as HIV. This means they are more likely to become exposed to infection and have restricted access to health services.
Further details: Towards better reproductive health