UN: Afghanistan Still Among Most Dangerous for Mothers, Newborns

UN agency warns Afghanistan remains among the most dangerous places for mothers and newborns, as funding cuts threaten essential health services nationwide.

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) says Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most dangerous countries for mothers and newborn babies despite ongoing humanitarian support efforts.

A UNFPA representative stated that 521 newborn deaths occur per 100,000 live births, placing Afghanistan among the highest rates in the Asia-Pacific region.