PNG women given 'ineffective' contraceptives

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Updated July 1, 2008 19:35:20

In Papua New Guinea, a leading gynaecologist says thousands of women have been given low grade birth control pills which cannot prevent unwanted pregnancies.

Presenter: Firmin Nanol
Speakers: Professor of Gynaecology at the University of PNG's Medical School, Glen Mola; PNG Heath Secretary, Doctor Clement Malau

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