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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says more than 11,000 pregnant women in the earthquake-affected areas are in urgent need of assistance. – Credit UNFPA

Global wars and fuel shocks are putting pregnant women at greater risk of dying in childbirth

As wars disrupt fuel supplies and health systems, more women are being forced to give birth without timely access to skilled care

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Preeclampsia is a rising threat to maternal and infant health. Urgent investment in genetic research and early detection could save thousands of lives

The case for developing alternative maternity care models in SA 

The development and implementation of new, hospital-based birthing centres with team-based maternity care models offer a promising solution

  • Derek Davey
4 min read