Senegal. Senegal has an estimated population of 13.1 million; 44% of whom are under age 15. During the past decade, there has been some improvement in infant and maternal mortality rates, while the TFR, CPR, and unmet need for FP have only improved minimally. Maternal mortality ratios have fallen to an estimated 370 deaths per 100,000 live births—the second highest of the four countries studied. The TFR has remained relatively stagnant, around 5, while CPR for modern methods has slightly improved. PAC, including strengthening FP services at point of treatment, is a significant service delivery best practice to reducing maternal mortality and morbidity, early and short-spaced pregnancies, and unsafe abortion. Abortion is illegal in Senegal, except to save the mother’s life. Postabortion services are provided at health centers, regional and teaching hospitals, while FP is available at all levels of health care (Box 8).
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