
Death of Purificação Araújo, Pioneer of Family Planning in Portugal
Purificação Araújo, an obstetrician and gynecologist known as the 'mother of family planning' in Portugal, has died at 99. She was a pioneer in contraception, cervical cancer screening, and the implementation of family planning services in the country.
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Morreu Purificação Araújo, “mãe do planeamento familiar” em Portugal
Obstetra e ginecologista esteve “na linha da frente” da implementação do planeamento familiar em Portugal e da criação do Serviço de Saúde Materna da Direcção-Geral da Saúde. Tinha 99 anos.
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Obstetra e ginecologista, foi pioneira na contraceção e no rastreio do cancro do colo do útero. O funeral realiza-se este sábado no cemitério do Lumiar.
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