UNFPA warns limited maternal healthcare access endangers women in rural Afghanistan

The United Nations Population Fund said access to healthcare services for women and pregnant mothers remains severely limited in remote villages of Afghanistan.

In a report released on Wednesday, UNFPA said poor roads, long distances to hospitals and the absence of nearby health facilities often force pregnant women to give birth at home without skilled medical assistance.

The agency said mobile health teams are operating in these areas, providing antenatal care, safe delivery...