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It is also critical that the government addresses sociocultural factors such as child marriage and the low status of women that tend to undermine the well-being and health of women. 9 The government should enhance education programs and raise awareness to improve health literacy alongside social cash transfer programs to improve the social and economic status of women. The Ombudsman's report and recommendations show the crucial role of the Ombudsman in ensuring accountability to promote women's right to health. Through her report, Malawi's Ombudsman has demonstrated the capability of her office to monitor violations of women's right to health. This is commendable, and one hopes that the government will respond to the recommendations through effective implementation. To address such a systemic problem, it is vital that the Office of the Ombudsman collaborates with other institutions, such as the Malawi Human Rights Commission. Additionally, development partners including UNFPA and WHO should support women's organizations to ensure that the government implements the recommendations in the Ombudsman's report. Ultimately, as the primary rightsholders, women should be enabled to play a central role in addressing the problem of preventable hysterectomies in Malawi's public health facilities. AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONSGK led the initial drafting of article, while CS and ED reviewed and provided comments and suggestions that shaped the final version of the paper. CONFLICTS OF INTERESTThe authors have no conflicts of interest. REFERENCES1. Office of the Ombudsman. Woes of the Womb: A report on an investigation into allegations of medical malpractices resulting in removal of uteruses from expectant women in public health facilities. 2019.

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O livro Saúde da mulher e família: experiências exitosas é uma coletânea de capítulos que trazem o conceito de saúde da mulher e família de forma ampliada, não considerando apenas o ciclo reprodutivo (gestação e parto) e sim uma visão holística dentro dos ciclos da vida e também de um contexto familiar e social. É um livro rico em experiências feita por diferentes categorias profissionais de várias regiões do Brasil.

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