In Nicaragua, a comprehensive needs assessment of 138 public and private health-care facilities has been completed. Special evaluation and assessment tools were developed.  Regions with the highest rates of maternal mortality were identified.
En Afrique de l'Ouest et en Afrique centrale, le FNUAP s'emploie à renforcer les capacités et à promouvoir la disponibilité et l'utilisation des services de soins obstétriques d'urgence.