A third of women in Afghanistan give birth outside health facilities: UNICEF

According to the United Nations’ children agency, UNICEF, one-third of pregnant women in Afghanistan deliver their babies outside of a healthcare facility.

UNICEF reported that just over 67 percent of births in Afghanistan are attended by skilled health professionals.

The agency highlighted that despite recommendations for at least four antenatal visits with skilled providers, only one-third of Afghan women receive this level of care.

UNICEF emphasized the critical...