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Global midwife shortage raises rates of maternity intervention, report warns

A new report reveals a global shortage of nearly one million midwives, significantly impacting maternal and infant health. Africa alone lacks 60% of the midwives needed, leading to increased rates of maternity interventions and preventable deaths. Experts suggest that improving midwife access could save approximately 4.3 million lives annually.

Global midwife shortage raises rates of maternity intervention, report warns

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • Global shortage of nearly one million midwives identified.
  • Africa has only 40% of the midwives it requires.
  • Shortage raises rates of maternity interventions.
  • Improving midwife access could save 4.3 million lives a year.
  • Nine in ten women in Africa lack adequate midwifery care.
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  1. Global midwife shortage raises rates of maternity intervention, report warns

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