British Embassy Says Afghanistan Ranks 7th Globally for Maternal Mortality – KabulNow

British Embassy Says Afghanistan Ranks 7th Globally for Maternal Mortality – KabulNow

Marking International Midwives Day, the British Embassy in Afghanistan has highlighted the country’s alarming position as the seventh highest in the world for maternal mortality. The post British Embassy Says Afghanistan Ranks 7th Globally for Maternal Mortality appeared first on KabulNow.

The European Union Office on International Day of the Midwife said that access to education for all women, especially medical education, creates a stronger workforce for all. In a message on X, the office appreciated the sacrifice of midwives and said that their empowerment saves lives, reduces maternal and newborn mortality and strengthens health systems. This comes at a time when the shortage of female health workers, including midwives, is a …