Africa: Maternal Deaths Spike During War and Instability, New Report Warns

[AllAfrica - Africa] - 18/02/2026

[UN News] Nearly two thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, according to a report released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.

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