The World Health Organization says that by delivering essential care to pregnant women in remote areas of Afghanistan, it is helping to save lives.
The Afghanistan office of the organization said today (Thursday, April 9) that providing care to pregnant women in remote areas brings hope to families.
The World Health Organization added that in remote areas, where land travel is difficult and access to healthcare centers is limited, delays in accessing medical services can pose a serious threat to lives.
Edwin Ceniza, the World Health Organization’s representative in Afghanistan, said that ensuring mothers and newborns have timely access to quality healthcare is vital to saving lives.
He added that the World Health Organization remains committed to delivering the necessary healthcare services to every mother and newborn close to where they live.
The World Health Organization also noted that without specialized care, mothers face risks such as severe bleeding, infection, and prolonged labor, while newborns may experience breathing difficulties and miss out on critical early interventions.
This comes as pregnant women in remote areas of Afghanistan continue to face challenges in accessing timely healthcare services.
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