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A. Reproductive health:

Selected topics for recommendation include ensuring that reproductive health services for men and women of all ages have a client-centered approach, are cost-effective, follow high standards of quality and include maternity care, family planning, prevention and treatment of infertility, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and referral of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV infection and AIDS, and education and information on sexuality and responsible parenthood. Other recommendations include: full involvement of women in the formation and implementation of reproductive health programmes; and review of the legal and regulatory barriers to reproductive heath, such as early or enforced marriages, illegality of abortion, maternity leave regulations and access to reproductive health services.