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'More patients and fewer doctors': The struggle for maternity care in Afghanistan

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Briefings

Afghanistan faces severe maternal mortality due to high death rates per childbirth and increased difficulty accessing care since the Taliban's return in 2021. FRANCE 24 reports on the situation from the ground, highlighting the critical need for intervention.

Key points

• Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, with an average of one death every two hours from childbirth complications.
• Access to healthcare for Afghan women has become increasingly difficult since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

Context

FRANCE 24 reports on the ground in Afghanistan regarding the critical shortage of maternity care and high maternal mortality rates.

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Evidence is limited to a single source report from FRANCE 24; specific numbers, dates, or named individuals are not provided beyond the general timeframe and context.

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