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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Namibia, the mortal mortality rate is 265 deaths/100,000 live births (2015 est.), which ranks it 44th in the world in terms of maternal mortality rates.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wa.html CIA World Factbook - Namibia]</ref> | In Namibia, under the Maternity leave, Sick leave and Death benefits Fund (MSD), all workers in Namibia can be eligible for maternity leave. The leave benefits provide 100% of basic wages up to N$13 000 for a maximum period of 12 weeks (3 months). The minimum wages should be N$300.00 per month, as of 2018. Maternity leave is also offered to domestic employees and people who are employed by small businesses.<ref>[https://www.ssc.org.na/funds/ Social Security Commission - MATERNITY SICK & DEATH BENEFIT FUND]</ref> | ||
The mortal mortality rate is 265 deaths/100,000 live births (2015 est.), which ranks it 44th in the world in terms of maternal mortality rates.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wa.html CIA World Factbook - Namibia]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||