South Africa: Saving Mothers, Shaping Policy - Professor Susan Fawcus' Fight for Mothers

South Africa: Saving Mothers, Shaping Policy - Professor Susan Fawcus' Fight for Mothers

Over a long and distinguished career, Professor Susan Fawcus has become known for her work trying to reduce the deaths of mothers and babies in South Africa. In her home in Cape Town, the soft-spoken champion for health equity chats with Biénne Huisman about her journey as a researcher, doctor, and obstetrician, and shares her fears of rising maternal mortality in an age of austerity.

When Care Fails, Generations Suffer: The Ripple Effect of the Black Maternal Health Crisis

The ongoing crisis of Black maternal mortality is not only a personal tragedy but also a preventable loss with profound, lasting effects on children, families, and entire communities. This brief builds on others in this series by shedding light on the broad and long-term impact of maternal mortality. READ MOREThe post When Care Fails, Generations Suffer: The Ripple Effect of the Black Maternal Health Crisis first appeared on IWPR.The post When Ca