India, May 18 -- Global health data from 2023 highlights a vast gap in female infant mortality rates across different regions and economic landscapes.
Severe Challenges in Specific Regions
The highest female infant mortality rates are heavily concentrated in Sub Saharan Africa and parts of Central Asia. South Sudan reports the highest global rate at 66.8 deaths per 1000 live births. Other nations facing critical survival challenges include:
* Somalia at 62.3
* Niger at 62.2
* Nigeria at 54.8
* Afghanistan at 46.7
Global Leaders in Infant Healthcare
At the opposite end of the spectrum, several countries have reached exceptionally low mortality figures through advanced healthcare systems. San Marino leads the world with a rate of 1.3. Oth...