Turning around the maternal and infant mortality rate

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) provides us with staggering figures on maternal and infant mortality rates from birth in some parts of Africa: the organization reports that in Southern Sudan pregnancy-related death rates are about 2,030 for every 100,000 births, for example. These are the worst rates in the world but other African countries have not been fairing much better especially in comparison with rates on other continents. In the midst of this, however, some organizations are stepping in to turn around the tide of death from birth and bringing hope to communities ravaged by the phenomenon. UNFPA and White Ribbon Alliance - an international organization to promote safe motherhood with members in 91 countries –are finding success in Malawi (in Southern Africa) in ensuring that women get the sort of care that would prevent loss of life. They are eager to duplicate their success in other parts of Africa especially Southern Sudan, where UNFPA is aiding the capital’s hospital to provide better natal care.

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