Afghanistan, June 1 -- Afghanistan records one of the world's highest maternal mortality rates, with nearly 600 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said.
In a report released on June 1, OCHA said access to specialized healthcare services and the presence of female health workers remain critical to reducing maternal deaths and improving outcomes for mothers and newborns across the country.
The agency warned that restrictions affecting women in the health sector have made it more difficult for many families to access essential medical care, increasing risks for pregnant women and children.
Afghanistan's healthcare system has been weakened by shortages of skilled medic...