Afghanistan, June 8 -- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says access to maternal healthcare services and skilled midwives remains critical to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths in Afghanistan, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
In a report published on Monday, UNFPA said health workers at a Family Health House in Dara-e-Bum district of Badghis province successfully managed high-risk pregnancies and deliveries, helping prevent serious complications for mothers and newborns.
According to the agency, timely intervention by midwives and healthcare staff, including emergency obstetric care, enabled women facing complicated pregnancies to safely deliver their babies and avoid life-threatening outcomes.
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