HealthPhoto: Firstpost WorldMaternal Deaths Rise in DR Congo Amid Ebola Fears
Maternal deaths in eastern DR Congo have surged as fear of Ebola keeps women and children away from healthcare facilities. Women are skipping prenatal check-ups and giving birth at home, increasing risks during pregnancy and childbirth. Children miss vaccinations and treatment. In Ituri province, maternal deaths rose nearly 70% from May to July compared to the previous year, worsened by aid cuts and medicine shortages amid the worst Ebola outbreak in Congo's history.
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