Maternity in Malawi (17 images)
Maternity in Malawi
Becoming a mother in Malawi as a dangerous undertaking - Maternal mortality is shockingly high. With 806 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, (in the UK it is under 14) midwives face almost impossible challenges. Malaria, inaccessible locations, and the ubiquitous Aids epidemic are all contributing to Malawi's halting progress in meeting the Millenium goals.
Emmy Chilalika is one of the few rural midwives fighting almost impossible odds in a small clinic...
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Becoming a mother in Malawi as a dangerous undertaking - Maternal mortality is shockingly high. With 806 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, (in the UK it is under 14) midwives face almost impossible challenges. Malaria, inaccessible locations, and the ubiquitous Aids epidemic are all contributing to Malawi's halting progress in meeting the Millenium goals.
Emmy Chilalika is one of the few rural midwives fighting almost impossible odds in a small clinic...
more »
