Afghanistan faces severe shortage of doctors for maternity care
Experts report that Afghanistan now has fewer doctors and more patients struggling to access safe childbirth services since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
High maternal mortality rates persist
Afghanistan records one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally according to available reports. Experts state that a woman dies every two hours from childbirth complications on average. This situation has worsened significantly since the Taliban regained control in 2021.
Healthcare access becomes increasingly difficult
Access to healthcare for Afghan women is becoming increasingly difficult across the country. The number of available doctors has dropped while the patient population remains large. FRANCE 24 teams are currently reporting on these conditions from the ground.
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